Samantha Nelums
she/her
About
Samantha
Hey I'm Sam! Totally fine if you call me Samantha. I've been told that I provide meaningful feedback and direction in sessions which align with my motivation to make our experience collaborative and authentic. I center your lived experiences, your thoughts, and your feelings so that together we can create a path forward to help you achieve your personal goals.
I am a creature of habit so you can find me doing the usual: reading non-fiction books, cooking or eating good food, listening to real crime podcasts, and chasing my toddler son around (did you know they are really fast and say 'no' really well?). I truly love chilling on my patio and bbq'ing, attempting to grow things in my garden, and spending time with my family. I identify with the LGBTQ+ community among having other intersecting identities that make me the unique person that I am.
Samantha
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Physical Health
Childhood Challenges
Relationship Difficulties
Life Transitions
Substance Use
Eating Disorders
Borderline Personality Disorder
Anger
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Weight Management
Trauma and PTSD
Gender Identity
Communities
Samantha
specializes in
Spirituality
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Approaches
Samantha
can use
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Mindfulness
Seeking Safety
Psychoanalytic
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP)
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Psychodynamic
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Samantha
education and experience
- Clinical Supervisor/Clinician at Authentic Minds Therapy
- Social Work Instructor at New Mexico Highlands University
- Behavioral Health Therapist at First Choice Community Healthcare
- HIV Medical Case Manager at Southwest Care Center and Truman Health Services
- Social Worker at Inyo County Health and Human Services
- B.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences
- MSW in Social Work (Advanced Clinical Practice)
Samantha
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