MEET YOUR FUTURE THERAPIST

Samantha, a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and founder of Empowerment Solutions Therapy, LLC, approaches therapy through a collaborative and client-centered lens. She believes in working alongside clients to foster meaningful and lasting change. Samantha is dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment where individuals of all ages can gain insight, build resilience, and address life’s challenges with confidence. Her therapeutic style integrates compassion, authenticity, and a touch of humor to cultivate genuine connection and comfort in the therapeutic space.

Throughout her education, training, and clinical experience, Samantha has developed expertise in a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed approaches, and multicultural counseling. She is also an EMDR Therapist in Training through EMDRIA, expanding her skills in trauma processing and recovery. Samantha’s clinical focus includes supporting individuals navigating life transitions, managing ADHD, coping with trauma, and working with those on the autism spectrum, among other mental health concerns.

Originally from New Jersey, Samantha relocated to sunny Florida to pursue her academic studies. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Lynn University and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Crisis and Trauma Therapy from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Samantha completed her practicum and internship at the Faulk Center for Counseling in Boca Raton, where she worked with clients across the lifespan and facilitated several therapeutic groups, including Social Skills for Children, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Anger Management, and a Divorce and Separation Support Group. She also contributed to the Senior Outreach Support (SOS) Program, providing emotional support and wellness interventions to older adults.

Through her diverse experiences, Samantha has demonstrated a strong commitment to helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered as they work toward personal growth and healing.