Our Rockville office has moved to: 800 S Frederick Ave, #301 in Gaithersburg!

Better Mental Health Services

202-779-3916 info@bmhstherapy.com

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    • Welcome
    • Meet the Team
    • Fees & Forms
      • Fees & Insurance
      • Forms
    • Locations
    • Contact

202-779-3916 info@bmhstherapy.com

Better Mental Health Services
  • Welcome
  • Meet the Team
  • Fees & Forms
    • Fees & Insurance
    • Forms
  • Locations
  • Contact

Samantha (Sam) Bauer, LCPC

Hi;  I’m Sam, and I might be your new therapist! It is difficult to  prioritize your own needs, but you are taking the first step just by  finding my profile. No matter what you are coming to therapy for you are  putting yourself first. Together we will work towards continuing to  prioritize yourself and your needs. I value collaboration, patience,  communication, and empathy in the therapeutic relationship to establish  trust and safety. We will discuss different perspectives; identify  unpleasant emotions; challenge unhelpful thinking patterns; process  previous experiences / trauma; and much more during our time together.


I  have clinical experience working with individuals in areas including  anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, life transitions, school  difficulties, and challenging relationship dynamics. I  utilize a person-centered approach, so you are leading the therapy  session while I gently guide. I realize this approach is not for  everyone, so I am as directive as you need! In the therapy space, I aim to help create a welcoming environment where you are free to be yourself.


Outside  of the therapy room, I'm typically lounging on the couch with my two  dogs; working through my to-be-read list; and hanging out with loved  ones.


Can't wait to see you in the (virtual) therapy room!

Education

Licensure & Certification

Licensure & Certification

Master of Arts, Forensic & Legal Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Marymount University


Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Criminal Justice

Minor in Management

Hood College


Licensure & Certification

Licensure & Certification

Licensure & Certification

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Maryland Board of Professional Counselors



Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Brainspotting: Level 1

Contact Information

Email: samantha@bmhstherapy.com


Link for virtual sessions:  

https://sessions.psychologytoday.com/samantha

Better Mental Health Services, LLC

800 S Frederick AVE, #301, Gaithersburg MD 20877 & 365 W. Patrick St, #202, Frederick MD 21701

202-779-3916

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