Coping Skills, Addiction, Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Samantha
Samantha Rockwell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience in multiple areas including outpatient, inpatient, day programs, community-based programs, correctional facilities, SOAP (structured outpatient addictions program), and PHP (partial hospitalization program). She has acquired skills that are necessary to provide an enhanced, safe, and well-educated therapeutic environment. Samantha has a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Cambridge College
Samantha’s experience with dual diagnosis, mental health, and substance use has allowed her practice to grow and provide support with therapeutic interventions including CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She enjoys meeting people where they are and accepting one and all.
Samantha’s support is empathetic and person-centered, and she is ready to reinforce individuals who are ready to either set or work toward established goals.
"Asking for help can be overwhelming, but confronting choices on a daily basis can become easier with the right support system in place."
Get to know Samantha
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
I became a counselor to support clients in achieving their goals.
What types of clients do you work with best?
I work with clients who are in any stage of change.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
I am excited to work with clients who are ready to find what their next step is.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
I wish all clients knew how resilient we can be.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
I choose to practice at Thriveworks as a platform to continue providing help in my community.
What inspires you?
Opportunity inspires me.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
In the first session, housekeeping tasks and question based conversation can be expected while getting to know each other and establishing care. After this is accomplished, sessions turn into more open discussion.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
Establishing care and getting to know each other.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?
I am organized and enjoy getting tasks completed.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I enjoy hanging out with my dog and going for long walks.
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
I enjoy the smaller things in life.
Can you tell us about a success you had with a client?
A goal was set, a smaller and achievable milestone was identified, and a plan was put in place on how to work towards accomplishment.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 7 years
- Graduating institute
- Cambridge College
- Graduating degree
- Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling, Concentration in Trauma and Addictions
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