Samantha Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Assoicate who has been practicing in North Carolina since 2019. She earned her Master of Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas, and her Bachelor of Science degree from North Carolina Central University.

Throughout her career, Samantha has gained experience providing services in outpatient settings, both in-person and virtually, as well as through intensive in-home services. She has worked with individuals and families ranging in age from five years old through adulthood. While she values serving clients across the lifespan, her current areas of focus are adolescents and young adults.

Samantha is passionate about helping teens and young adults navigate the unique challenges of today’s society, including peer pressure, anxiety, depression, and everyday life stressors. She is also dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced trauma and helping clients understand and manage the long-term effects associated with higher Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) scores.

Her therapeutic approach is client-centered and strength-based, recognizing and building upon each individual’s existing resilience and capabilities. Samantha utilizes evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs and goals of each client. She believes in empowering individuals to overcome obstacles, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.

Outside of her professional work, Samantha enjoys spending quality time with her two daughters, engaging in creative crafts, reading, and traveling.