Samantha is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a strong background in child and adolescent mental health. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Lewis University. Samantha has extensive experience supporting children and teens in a variety of therapeutic settings, including residential treatment programs, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, and therapeutic day schools.

She provides individual, family, and group therapy services and has a special interest in working with neurodiverse children and adolescents, crisis intervention, vocational skill development, and school-related challenges. Samantha is dedicated to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and encouraged to grow.

Outside of her professional work, Samantha enjoys spending time with family, traveling, attending sporting events and concerts, exploring fairs and festivals, and being outdoors. A lifelong animal lover, she also volunteers as a handler in a Pet Therapy Program and continues to pursue additional training in incorporating animals into the therapeutic process. Her blend of clinical expertise and genuine compassion helps clients build confidence, develop emotional regulation skills, and thrive in their daily lives.