Our Team

Many people feel stuck or immersed in issues that appear impossible to resolve. They often feel alone and frustrated about difficulties that occur over a long period or suddenly appear. Samuel is dedicated and passionate about aiding individuals who face these challenges. He helps them overcome anger management issues, anxiety, depression, and other behaviors affecting their lives and families.

Samuel is a trauma-focused, licensed professional counselor supervisor with a PhD and over 16 years of experience. He is proficient and certified in various treatment modalities. He is committed to providing tailored support to help clients navigate their healing journeys effectively.

Samuel is an Army veteran who is experienced in treating adults and families with a wide array of mental health concerns. He has a particular interest in helping those who:

• Have Experienced Trauma
• Use Unhealthy Coping Strategies That Exacerbate Circumstances
• Have Symptoms That Make Recovery Challenging

Samuel is an associate professor of counseling and is well-versed in evidence-based approaches based on the most current research. He teaches:

• Master’s Graduate Students’ Coursework in Counseling and the Neurosciences
• Multicultural and Diversity Counseling
• Bilingual Counseling Strategies
• Personalities in Counseling
• Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology
• Human Growth and Development
• Abnormal Behaviors in Counseling

He is trained in many therapy styles but has seen the most success when care is tailored to one’s unique struggles. Among the many techniques he is versed in providing, he leans on his advanced training in:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Cognitive Processing therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
• Motivational interviewing approach

Using the above techniques, he adjusts his approach to match one’s needs momentarily without overwhelming them. He encourages a collaborative approach to treatment and meets each person when they are ready to start. He has seen significant success in couples trying to address familial and miscommunication issues when Gottman’s methods in couples counseling and emotional-focused therapy for couples are used to cultivate a healthier communication and problem-solving approach.

By moving past mere diagnoses and labels, Samuel helps you transform your challenges into narratives of resilience and determination. Embarking on your healing journey may initially be overwhelming, but with the right mentor and road map, those fears will disappear. Remember, the prospect of feeling better is not just a distant dream. It is an achievable reality. Let us walk this path together, supporting each other at every step.

Feeling trapped and dealing with seemingly insurmountable issues can be isolating and overwhelming. As a dedicated, passionate, trauma-focused licensed clinical social worker, Jennifer is committed to helping individuals face challenges such as anger management issues, anxiety, depression, and other behaviors impacting their lives and families.

Growing up in a military family and an Army spouse, Jennifer has a deep understanding of the unique mental health concerns faced by military and veteran adults and their families. She specializes in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, those struggling with unhealthy coping mechanisms, and those finding recovery particularly challenging.

With expertise in various therapy modalities, including cognitive processing therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, and motivational interviewing, Jennifer adapts her approach to each specific need. Through collaborative and personalized therapy, she helps clients navigate their therapeutic journeys effectively. She also offers counseling to blended family couples who experience adjustment incongruities.

Beyond mere diagnosis and labels, Jennifer views challenges as narratives of emotional hardships that individuals have endured. By working together, we can transform struggles into opportunities for growth and resilience. With spot-on support, the path to feeling better is achievable and within reach.