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Samantha received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Wayne State University and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Oakland University. Samantha has extensive experience working with children and adolescence, specifically those who have special needs, mental illness, and at-risk behavior. Samantha specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, self-esteem, school difficulties, FASD, divorce, social anxiety, and communication skills. Samantha also has experience working with parents of children with these difficulties, couples, and individual adults that struggle with the same issues.

As a certified sex therapist I focus on working with all couples, and specifically with GSERRD (gender, sexuality, erotically, relationally, and/or racially diverse) couples that are experiencing issues related to sexual wellbeing. This is inclusive of communication concerns, marriage/couple distress, infidelity, exploration, sexual function, sexual distress, and sexual satisfaction.

With over 22 years Social Work experience dealing with kids and adults who are battling with mental health and/or substance abuse issues my qualifications and approach to healing are available to you or your loved ones. I can help with coping skills, referrals and other needs identified.

Somewhere in each of our stories, we share a narrative that talks about feelings of pain, loneliness, or misunderstanding. I provide counseling to couples, families, and individuals who seek support in navigating through relational problems and the challenging and transitional stages of life. I practice from a multicultural perspective that centers your feelings and stories in a safe, genuine space. I have experience in mentoring, working in diverse communities, and leading community organizing and engagement initiatives.

Is your child or teen struggling with academic, behavioral, social, or emotional issues? There may be a need for additional support and redirection to get through these challenges which affect the whole family. Therapy can be life-changing as it provides the skills to help us meet these challenges successfully. I have provided therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 30 years. With a wide variety of therapeutic experience, I have been helping people solve their problems and accomplish their goals as well as improve the quality of their lives. I provide a warm, supportive environment.

One of my key goals of providing mental health counseling is to help individuals overcome the challenges they face as a result of mental illness. I want to provide a safe and trusting environment where my clients are able to feel comfortable to explore and process their thoughts, feelings, and life experiences. I strive to walk alongside my clients through the process of insight, healing and transformation by way of therapeutic encounter. I strive to help people attain their fullest potential by providing a comprehensive and integrated treatment that promotes health and quality of life

I am a LLPC, 24 + yr Police Veteran, and served 9+ years as a pastor. Are you a first responder, front-line worker, clergy, counselor, or a person who feels they have to help others and yet struggle to help yourself? Some people aren’t good at asking for help, they are used to being “the helper.” Subsequently, you have experienced an unbalanced give and take and your instinct is usually “ I’ll figure it out on my own.” As you might know this self-reliance is all you have ever known. However, you are facing anxiety, depression, grief, and possibly other feelings that consume your current situation.

My ideal client is one who has been struggling for a while and is ready now to address those issues. The people I work with do not need to have clear goals or clear reasons for entering therapy, as sometimes people are not sure why they are seeking help. I tend to work well with people who may not even be aware of the fact that they have just been in survival mode, but they know that they are no longer thriving, even if they do not know why. They are just looking for someone to talk with and are open to addressing things, even if they may take time and be difficult to manage. My ideal client is willing to accept my help.

Life can be difficult. We all need someone to help us explore and discover what is making us afraid, sad, anxious, or feeling hopeless. I have a desire to come along side of you, to help you understand that even though you are struggling with the burdens of life there is hope for change. I strive to create a healing environment, a place where you will feel comfortable sharing and exploring. I will provide kindness, encouragement, hope, compassion, and safety. My goal is to help you become whole, healthy, and have a life that is purposeful and filled with meaning.

I believe in working together towards the same goal, and that you are the expert at your own life. I understand that sometimes, we can lose ourselves in the midst of trauma and difficulties, & I want to help you along the path that you strive to be on.

We all experience times in our lives that leave us feeling worried, overwhelmed, hopeless, and even defeated. I believe one does not have to walk the journey to healing alone. Therapy is a safe space to start the healing work in finding hope and joy again. Through gaining support, having insight, and learning coping strategies, we can work together to make life more fulfilling. I offer a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic space for adolescents, adults, couples, and families to process and reach their goals. I am passionate about helping others become the best version of themselves.

My passion and commitment to helping those affected by various mental health and life concerns is illustrated by my genuine, caring approach in counseling. I am sex positive, culturally sensitive, and LGBTQ+ affirming. My focus is both integrative and eclectic as I create a safe space for my clients to tell their story and heal. You are not your disorder or your symptoms. Together, we can explore how to engage the healing process and uncover your true self. You deserve to feel heard and seen. I'm honored to view the world from your perspective.

Now Accepting New Clients! The Center of Wellness is focused on whole person care. We work with clients aged 8 to 60+. Our provider specialties include working with depression, anxiety, sexual health, trauma, relationship distress, school-age concerns, BIPOC specific concerns, LGBT+ wellness, assessments, transgenerational trauma, and life transitions.

Inspiring others to believe, and sometimes believe again," is my personal mission. I have had extensive experience working with couples, men, and adolescent boys, helping people find resolution with depression, anger, anxiety, PTSD, Grief and Loss, and trauma. I am especially interested in helping people enrich their marriages, relationships, achieve fulfillment, and grow personally to value themselves and others. Christian principles guide my counseling, however, I respect, value, and honor my clients’ individuality, faith practices, and growth aspirations. "Nothing changes until I do." I do offer telehealth.

I believe each client holds the solution to their challenges and focus on providing a safe space for children, adolescents, and adults to discover what works for them. My counseling approach is eclectic and Person-Centered. You are the author of your own story and It is my honor to be by your side as we discover and interpret new elements in your personal narrative, and create new maps for your future.

I strive to provide clients with a safe, non-judgmental space to be the complete center of attention. Unlike talking to a friend, in therapy you area able to 100% focus on you and your needs. I specialize in connecting current challenges and stressors to past experiences. I believe that we carry our past with us. From daily stressors to traumatic events, depression and anxiety to borderline personality disorder- I work with clients to understand how generational trauma, past experiences, and self-worth contribute to who they are today. My focus is not on a diagnosis, but on the whole person who just so may happen to have a diagnosis

***Attention I do not take HAP. The insurance listed is incorrect. I am not able to take HAP insurance.******** I am open to working with LGBTQIA+ clients. Since we live in a heteronormative homophobic, transphobic society I feel it is absolutely essential to fight such oppression intentionally and persistently. My hope is to offer LGBTQIA+ clients support, love, compassion and a place of healing and peace where they can find liberation and truly express the fabulous individual they are. I also have extensive experience working with rape crisis, domestic violence, and sexual assault survivors.