MEET YOUR FUTURE THERAPIST

Samantha is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Doctoral Student in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of the Cumberlands, and founder of Empowerment Solutions Therapy, LLC. She approaches therapy through a collaborative, client-centered lens and believes meaningful change happens when clients feel supported, understood, and actively involved in their own growth.

Samantha is dedicated to creating a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive space where clients can explore challenges, build resilience, and move forward with confidence. Her therapeutic style blends compassion, authenticity, and humor to foster genuine connection and comfort in the therapy room.

Samantha has experience using evidence-based approaches, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), trauma-informed care, and multicultural counseling. She is also an EMDR Therapist in Training through EMDRIA. Her clinical work supports individuals navigating life transitions, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, and neurodiversity, including autism spectrum-related concerns.

Originally from New Jersey, Samantha relocated to Florida to pursue her academic and professional training. 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. She completed her practicum and internship at the Faulk Center for Counseling in Boca Raton, where she provided therapy across the lifespan and facilitated groups focused on social skills, DBT, anger management, and divorce and separation support.

Samantha remains deeply committed to helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered as they work toward healing, growth, and lasting change.