Samantha has a wealth of experience working with families, children, and individuals. She believes that meaningful change in therapy is rooted in the special relationship between the client and therapist. This is why Samantha places a strong emphasis on building rapport and creating a solid, trusting foundation with each of her clients.

Her approach is compassionate and collaborative, ensuring that every individual feels seen, heard, and supported throughout their therapeutic journey. Samantha’s commitment to fostering strong therapeutic relationships allows her to guide her clients toward personal growth and positive transformation.

Samantha holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Regis University and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Santa Clara University. Samantha is a registered AMFT149544 , Supervised by Jessica Longoria, LMFT. She has experience working with a diverse range of populations and settings, including community-based mental health care, behavioral intervention support, schools, homes, and hospitals. Through these settings and positions, she has honed her clinical expertise, creativity, and commitment to helping clients achieve meaningful progress. Her dedication to evidence-based practices and ongoing learning, is central to her work as a therapist.