My commitment to helping people heal and grow from personal and family crises has taken me in many directions, from managing human service non-profits to providing direct therapy and treatment.
I became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker after getting my MSW from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1989. I have provided family, group, individual counseling to a variety of clients in various clinical settings since then. I have experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, and other appropriate interventions when working with people suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, and other family and individual crises. I also have experience in Crisis Intervention techniques and Trauma-Focused Treatment. I have worked with individuals who have experienced child abuse, domestic violence, and other forms of trauma throughout my career. These types of problems co-exist with grief and loss and significant relationship issues.
My goal is always to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for the client to begin their journey of healing.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Communication problems
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NC LCSW C000461
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Dr. Sam is is a great listener and has so much experience with helping a multitude of mental health issues. He always encourages personal wellbeing and growth. Celebrates wins and helps set up game plans to handle opportunities for backsliding.
Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with Samuel for 3 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Sam is compassionate, thoughtful, and generous. He has extensive experience and intuition, and he puts me at ease.
Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Samuel for 3 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
I am a huge Lord of the Rings fan so hence the reference. As we all know Frodo wouldn’t have made it far without his dear friend Sam and that’s how I feel about my Sam. Our journey together started about 3 years ago and it has been his words of encouragement and support through my darkest hours that have helped me push forward. I’m forever grateful for my friend who recommended him to me.
Written on Nov 08, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
I have worked with Sam for 4 years now.He is my emotional support and helps me find my power back first in my relationship and later in my career. He has the magic to spot the red flags at the beginning but he is patient enough to let you keep your own pace to figure out your problem without judgement and pressure.
I don't talk him as often as before. But having Sam reserved as my therapist is my regular practice for in case. He is the best ever.
Written on May 09, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 3 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Second time working with Sam. He’s very attentive and has helped me work through some very complex issues.
Written on Dec 13, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 4 years on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and family conflicts
He has been a gift to us as a couple! He really listens & understands what we are going through. We would recommend him !
Written on Mar 29, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts