About Me
Hi! My name is Samantha (she/her), and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor* in the state of Pennsylvania. I completed my Master’s Degree in counseling at Arcadia University. My clinical training during graduate school focused on providing trauma-informed care to adults and children impacted by intimate partner violence.
After completing my degree, I worked as a forensic mental health clinician providing court-mandated therapy to people reentering into the community following incarceration. Because of this experience, I dedicated my time to understanding the social justice inequities that exist in US jails and prisons, especially when it comes to mental health care and the lasting effects of incarceration. I then continued my work in Philadelphia providing therapy in a community mental health setting, treating a broad range of client concerns related to both mental health and systemic issues.
My care is based in a trauma-informed, social-justice and liberation framework, and I strive to create a space for all clients to feel safe, seen, and supported through their therapy journey.​
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I'm trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT). I am a Certified EMDR Therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), and have a certificate in Somatic Embodiment. I am also a Pennsylvania Certified Domestic Violence Advocate. I live with chronic illness/invisible disabilities and am a COVID-conscious provider and person.
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Questions about how I practice? See my FAQ page for answers!
Just like you, I'm a whole person outside of my job! In my life away from work I spend time with my partner and our two cats, Leo and Benny (both of whom will likely butt into a session with us) and volunteer with ProjectMEOW, a cat rescue in West Philly. I also enjoy shamelessly watching terrible reality dating shows, reading far less terrible books, woodworking, hiking, and crafting with yarn.
*What is a Licensed Professional Counselor?
In Pennsylvania, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is someone who has obtained a Master's Degree in Counseling, and has passed a board exam administered by The National Board of Certified Counselors. From there, they complete 3,000 hours of clinical work with clients while being supervised by an expert in the field. After successful completion of these steps,
they are then able to obtain their professional license through the
Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family
Therapists, and Professional Counselors