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Michigan

Samantha Smith

Limited Licensed Counselor

Southgate, MISpeaks English
License #645101191017 years of experienceAges 12+

Samantha holds a master's degree in Counseling, as well as a bachelor's and master's degree in Criminal Justice. She brings a wealth of experience from a variety of clinical and community-based settings, including social service agencies, girls’ homes, shelters, DHHS community mental health, nonprofit organizations, and the criminal justice system.

Her clinical work is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a modality she values for its ability to empower individuals by helping them identify and change negative thought patterns. Samantha primarily works with adults but also provides care for children, offering a flexible and compassionate approach that meets each client where they are.

Samantha enjoys spending time with her family, writing, and helping others through acts of encouragement and support. She believes that meaningful change begins with a single decision, and through CBT, she strives to guide others toward healthier, more positive outcomes.

I work with

IndividualsFamily (with Children)Family (Adults)ChildrenTeens

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

Treatment approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Humanistic
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Faith Based - Christian
  • Play Therapy
  • Music Therapy

Education

Master of Science in Counseling

University of PhoenixGraduated 2009

Supervised by

LaKeisha Jordan