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My name is Samuel and I have deep respect and admiration for any person willing to seek improvement in a therapeutic environment. I was born in Ethiopia, raised in Maryland. I have worked as a counselor/therapist since 2004 and have had great success working with people to improve their quality of life. My approach to therapy is to treat each person as a unique individual with potential to improve emotional health. Oftentimes, emotional injuries such as abandonment, betrayal, injustice, rejection, humiliation and loss can cause long term damage, preventing us from experiencing peace of mind or joy. Similar to physical injuries, emotional injuries can heal if treated with the proper amount of care and nurture. Therapy is a tool to learn how to heal emotional injuries, and trauma, in order to have the strength to strive towards our ultimate potential. Depression, anxiety, anger and many other symptoms are often the byproduct of unresolved emotional injuries. Also, therapy is able to increase self-awareness in order to form better relationships with loved ones and stop a cycle of despair and self-destructive behavior. I wish you the best in your journey towards wellbeing.
Professional experience
15yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseGriefDepressionADHD
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment Issues, Body Image, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Codependency, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Visually Impaired, Workplace Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Samuel Woldemichael. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
My experience with Sam has been excellent. I’ve worked with a few therapists before getting arranged with him and he is very good at what he does. He is truly kind and compassionate. I feel comfortable to express even the most difficult things to him. I feel incredibly lucky to have found him here on BetterHelp. I have grown tremendously in my time with him and I sincerely value our sessions. 10/10
Written on Oct 31, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
My therapist has literally changed the way I see myself and life around me. Mr. Woldemichael has helped me through a difficult time in my life and has given me a renewed since of this will be ok. He has helped me remember that I am more then my mistakes. The decision to come here was not easily made but worth so much more then the cost. I am feeling better about my self and where I am going in life.
Written on Oct 30, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
It was nice to get assigned a Therapist that is so compassionate and understanding. Listens to his clients and makes a game plan to help alleviate any mental health concerns. Strongly recommend. Great human being all around.
Written on Sep 22, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mr Woldemichael is an excellent therapist - he is thoughtful, compassionate and and very professional. Most important to me it shows that he genuinely cares about what he does. 10++
Written on Aug 18, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 8 months on issues concerning depression, and grief
Listens, understands, great person. Really enjoying every session.
Written on Jul 08, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I have had multiple therapists throughout my adult life and my experience with Samuel has far and away been the best I've ever had. His ability to keep the session on track and connecting whatever current struggles you are experiencing to the larger picture of your past journey and future goals is a rare gift. He maintains this focus while still allowing you the space to process and get your emotions out into the foreground. He radiates genuine compassion, support and empathy. I strongly recommend working with Samuel!
Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sam has helped me really change my life and the way I live it for the better
Written on May 24, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I love Samuel he is the best therapist that I never had
Written on May 18, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues
He is fantastic, he understands me and provides me a space to work through my thoughts which is what I need most.
Written on May 07, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Samuel Woldemichael is an excellent therapist: wise, patient, funny(!), safe, encouraging, knowledgable. All of this! I am so lucky he is my therapist.
Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 9 months on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Samuel is a great therapist and I would like to work with him long-term.
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 8 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
I enjoy my sessions with Mr. Woldemichael. He allows me.to speak and listens to point out things to me he sees and helps me understand.
Written on Jan 08, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 6 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He’s a great listener. Always knows what to say and explains everything with perfect words!! I highly recommend him!!
Written on Dec 31, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Great therapist overall!
Written on Dec 18, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Samuel is such an incredible therapist who is so positive and bubbly on all of our calls. He listens well and helps guide me to answers that I am looking for instead of telling me outright as he adds his amazing expertise about healthy mindsets, resilience, and emotional injuries to my own personal situation. His reinforcement of self observation, self validation, and self compassion during our weekly sessions has helped those practices become second nature to me now and my self confidence has skyrocketed!
Written on Dec 08, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Samuel has me talking about my issues in a honest manner that I didn’t think was possible. Very powerful therapy!
Written on Nov 23, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Finally… a therapist that takes his career seriously! He is calm and patient while incorporating therapy techniques that are proven to help. He’s intentional about using them to help you overcome your challenges.
Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sam is not only a great therapist his qualities include, great listening skills, the ability to understand your problems with compassion an clarity. He gives great guidance and advice. Sam has helped me when I was hopeless. He is my savior.
Written on Oct 08, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Samuel is my go-to resource for getting clarity and helping me to understand the source of my often turbulent emotions, something I have always struggled with. Whenever I am dealing with an issue of anxiety/fear, his gently probing questions brings me through the process with him until the origin of the fear/anxiety make sense to me, and I can move on with more confidence for the next time. Samuel's partnership has been a force toward mental wellness, and I am grateful to have the luxury of working with this gifted and nurturing therapist.
Written on Sep 26, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Very nice guy.
Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
MVP of counseling
Written on Jun 18, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Good energy, understanding, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and overall awesome with good insight.
Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Samuel has been really great to work with!
Written on Apr 04, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I really appreciate Samuel's approach and understanding about my current situation. He's very easy to speak with and I look forward to our sessions. He's an awesome therapist!!
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Samuel is an extremely intuitive and skilled therapist. He is very warm and inviting which makes me feel comfortable enough to be vulnerable. I appreciate his patience and guidance. He is a very talented professional.
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Samuel has been great to help me understand cause of my issues. He has been patient as we dig in deep and find strategies to support challenges.
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
He really is a very kind and genuine, down to Earth person. I'm shocked that the system you all have has found a therapist for me that actually can relate to me, and just understand me so easily. I look forward to keeping him as my therapist for a long time.
Written on Mar 16, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I really appreciate how Sam was able to pinpoint what issue my emotions were coming from, and how he challenged my assumptions. When he asked what the benefits verses the down side, it was an important perspective I didn’t have. I’m feeling hopeful that I can grow out of this and have hope finally.
Written on Mar 10, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
We've only had 2 sessions so far, but the things I've been learning have been great. He makes the session feel free, comfortable and fulfilling. Looking forward to the progress that is to be made in the future.
Written on Mar 05, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Working with Samuel Woldenmichael has been great over our last four sessions. Each session he takes the time to let me speak about my various concerns and provides me with tangible resources to battle them.
He is very attentive in each session and patient as I try to work through my thoughts.
Written on Mar 03, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Sam is doing a great job and we relate well. Which is a challenge for me. He's providing me with techniques I learned long ago and forgot I had.
Written on Mar 02, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
Such an amazing, inspiring, and knowledgeable man who has patience and a way to relate to people. Highly recommend!
Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
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