Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from Aurora University. I am based in Illinois and have over 9 years of experience in many different capacities of the mental health field. I work with individuals (adults 18 years and up). I do my best to create a warm, inviting, safe, and judgement free environment.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we will start with brief introductions, go over confidentiality practices, and any intake questionnaires that were filled out. We will go over any symptoms you have been having, any current coping skills you are currently using, and your support system. We will discuss what your goal is for therapy and how we can achieve those goal(s).
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Having worked in many different capacities of the Social Work field and having caseloads of clients from a variety of ages, life experiences, and backgrounds allows me to approach my clients where they are at.
About Samantha Knobbe
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My approach with every client is from a holistic perspective, with a mind|body|spirit focus. I will meet you where you are at and will not pressure you to speak about things you are not ready to discuss yet. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.).
Faith based therapy
Whether you are faith based or spiritual based, I meet the client where they are at and use faith as a main coping skill/support system.
Mind-body approach
Our mind and body are very well connected and many symptoms such as anxiety and depression can lead to symptoms we feel in our body. For example, heart palpitations, stomach issues, and more.
Polyvagal Therapy
As in the mind-body approach, our nervous system feels the anxiety you may have. Knowing how to take yourself from the sympathetic nervous system (fight, flight, freeze, and fawn) stage into the parasympathetic nervous (calm) is important to better help regulate our body.