Samantha Drenckhahn
Hi, Overwhelmed, stressed, or just burnt out with feelings that have become hard to manage? Are you always saying yes, struggling to manage time, and have feelings of guilt when putting yourself first? Lack of boundaries in relationships can caue overwhelm, stress, and just burnout that becomes hard to manage. Im here to help. My name is Samantha and I'm an LPC and LADC, and I graduated with a master's degree in clinical mental health. I started my career working with people who struggled with dual diagnosis- mental health and substance abuse challenges. In my session's I like to bring my human-ness and light humor into session for an easy transition into some of the more challenging topics. I am the wife of a fireman and I understand the unique challenges that come with the first responder lifestyles. In my work, I help people gain an understanding of how they navigate through the world and focus on challenging symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders that arise. My philosophy is to approach each person as the "expert" of themselves while providing guidance, support and informed psychotherapeutic interventions to help them navigate their way to better mental health. All are welcome here.
First session
In our first session together I will ask questions to gather a brief understanding of your experiences and challenges. This is a time for you to see if my approach works for you and if you're interested in continuing with me to create a safe space and work through and towards goals.
Strengths
My approach is to use humor and straightforward conversations to help guide treatment. Each of my clients know themselves better and I allow them to take the lead while holding space for them, while challenging thoughts and motivations. I find most clients feel comfortable to share, laugh, and feel authentically in the space I provide them.
Ideal clients
Anxiety, depression, and low self esteem. Focusing on relationship challenges as well as interpersonal. I have a specialization in working with the first responder population, Complex trauma certified.
Origin story
I have always had a nature ability and intuition with people, navigating tough situations and helping others with life experiences. I bring my understanding as a human collectively with my clinical experience that truly brings me a sense of fulfillment in helping others. The honesty in therapy is that with each session that passes not only does the client grow but we grow as well, becoming better people. I believe that each client I meet and have the opportunity to work with, my life enriches itself.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Using CBT throughout sessions to help reframe negative and intrusive thoughts for a more empathetic personal experience and creating an increase in self esteem. I've been working with the CBT modality since the beginning of my career.
Daialectical Behavior (DBT)
Using DBT skills including mindfullness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance to increase overall understanding of oneself and increase coping skills in daily functioning.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions27 Mt Pleasant Rd, Newtown, CT 06470, #2
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- ConnecticutLicense 46.006292