Samantha Petroshius-Crocker, LMHC

About me

Welcome!! I’m excited you are considering me as your therapist, but more importantly, congratulations on being brave enough to ask for help! In counseling the key to any working therapeutic relationship, especially via the internet, is understanding who you are speaking with on the other side of the screen. So, here's a little about me! My name is Samantha and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor. I’ve been a therapist for over 5 years and absolutely love what I do!! When I am not helping people such as yourself on BetterHelp, I see clients in a private practice setting and I also work with adolescents in a juvenile detention center. My experiences in counseling have led me to work with children, teens, adults, couples and families. I love working with people of all ages to help them to find their passion in life, remove road blocks that are keeping them from being their best self, and learn to live a life they have always dreamed.

I’ve worked with young children and parents to navigate behavioral concerns that are common in the younger years, while also supporting parents through the wonderful, yet difficult, task of raising their children. I’ve helped children learn to focus more effectively at home and in school. I’ve helped couples and families navigate difficult emotions and communication problems to help heal broken processes. I’ve worked closely with teenagers and young adults to overcome anxiety and depression, improve on their fundamental decision-making skills, and overcome the inevitable heartbreaks that come with being a teenager. Whether I'm working with kids or adults, my focus is always on what is best for each individual client. As you will see below I utilize a variety of different modalities. Don't let that list deter you, if what we are doing in sessions isn't working, if my approach isn't meeting your needs, than I want to know about it so that I can make adjustments to fit your life, your needs. The therapeutic relationships is only effective if open and honest communication comes from both sides. I don't make promises during sessions except for one: I will always be straightforward and honest with you.

In counseling the modalities I most often use include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, stress management, mood management, anxiety reduction, and assertiveness training. My approach is generally solution-focused and strength-based, meaning that my overall goal is to empower you to explore all possible scenarios/solutions, discover what will empower you the best, and work towards accomplishing all of your goals.

If you have any questions, please ask me! I would love to work with you!

Professional experience

Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Blended Family Issues, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

License information

FL LMHC MH15249

Reviews

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