Samantha is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI). Samantha's therapeutic approach is based on forming a collaborative relationship with each client and working together to make lasting changes. Samantha believes in creating a comfortable, non-judgmental environment where clients of all ages can build insight and address the current challenges they may be going through. Samantha brings a mix of compassion, humor, and authenticity to her work in a way that makes clients feel at ease. 

 

Throughout Samantha's training, experience, and career she has developed knowledge and expertise in evidence-based interventions including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Informed approaches, and multicultural counseling. Samantha specializes in therapies targeted across the lifespan, from teens through seniors. She uses education in her treatment approach, which provides an opportunity for continuous learning and personal growth.  Samantha is also the facilitator of the social skills group for teens at PWC.

 

Samantha was born and raised in New Jersey and moved to Florida to continue her academic studies. Samantha studied Psychology at Lynn University and obtained her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Crisis and Trauma Therapy from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She completed her practicum and internship hours as part of her graduate program at the Faulk Center for Counseling in Boca Raton, where she worked with diverse clients of all ages and presenting concerns, led a social skills group for children, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group, an Anger Management group, a support group for divorced and separated individuals, and engaged in the center's Senior Outreach Support Program (SOS).