I am licensed in Illinois with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. Substance use disorders and recovery are other areas I am experienced in. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Family of Origin Issues, Forgiveness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCPC 180013256
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extremely sweet and nice, funny, caring (all of the above); easy going, and wonderful to talk to!
Written on Dec 05, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I’m so happy with my sessions :)
Written on Dec 04, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma and abuse
Sammie is great. She listens and offers helpful information.
Written on Nov 30, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes