Samantha Wright Wakach

Samantha Wright is a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with over 25 years of experience in the field. She serves both youth and adult populations, specializing in areas such as anxiety, family conflict, and relationship issues. Her therapeutic approach combines direct communication with warmth, empathy, and relatability, making her clients feel comfortable and understood. With a background in various treatment models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), Samantha adeptly navigates both short-term behavioral skills-based interventions and longer-term supportive psychotherapy. In her multifaceted career, she has worked in both private and non-profit sectors, holding roles that demonstrate her leadership and clinical expertise, such as a clinical supervisor of intern therapists and Family Program Director. Her unique perspective as a social worker allows her to view clients within their broader contexts—considering family dynamics, cultural influences, and socioeconomic factors alongside their diagnoses and symptoms. She has a keen interest in guiding clients through life transitions, assertive communication, and establishing healthy boundaries within family systems. Overall, Samantha’s commitment to fostering growth and healing is evident in her compassionate approach to therapy.