
Michigan
Samantha Garcia, LMSW-C
Licensed Master Social Worker
Samantha Garcia is a Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical) who earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Arizona State University, with postgraduate studies in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) at the University of California Santa Barbara—specializing in supporting individuals and families navigating complex challenges, including institutional trauma, relationship difficulties, and developmental and behavioral issues, with a particular focus on parenting development, autism, ADHD, OCD, and chronic health conditions. Samantha’s approach is centered on empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices to promote growth, resilience, and well-being.
With a passion for empowering individuals and families to thrive, Samantha has worked with families in the community for more than 20 years, with five years of experience as a clinical social worker. This unique blend of education, knowledge, and experience has equipped Samantha with a comprehensive understanding of behavioral principles and trauma-informed care.
Samantha has worked with diverse populations across various settings. She has developed a strong reputation for being compassionate, non-judgmental, and dedicated to delivering exceptional care through a commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in the field.
I work with
Accepted insurances
- 6 Degrees
- 90 Degree Benefits
- Aegis LLC
- Aetna/ First Health
- Aetna
- Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
- Aetna EAP
- Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
- American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
- Assured Benefit Administrators
- Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
- Christian Brothers Services
I specialize in
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bipolar
- Mood Disorder
- Relationship/Family Stress
- General Behavioral Issues
- Self Esteem
- Life Transitions
- Stress
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Humanistic
- Person-Centered
Treatment approaches
- Behavior Therapy/Behavior Modification
- Cognitive Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Culturally Sensitive
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Humanistic
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Career Counseling
Communities I work with
- Healthcare Professionals
- Military/Veteran Allied
- First Responders/Law Enforcement
- Currently/Recently Incarcerated
- Body Positivity
- Bisexual/Pansexual Allied
- BIPOC Allied
- Victim/Survivor of Abuse or Other Interpersonal Crime
- Transgender Allied
- Sex-Positivity / Kink
- Queer Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
Education
Master of Social Work
Arizona State UniveristyGraduated 2019