Samantha Dean, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.” – Dr. Kristin Neff
Samantha has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2025. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Sociology and Criminology from Virginia Tech in 2021 and her Masters of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee in 2023. Samantha has experience working at a Child Advocacy Center, community behavioral health, and recently began private practice.
Samantha enjoys working with youth (typically middle school to college aged students) with a variety of challenges. Samantha has the most experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relational concerns. Samantha is trained in EMDR and has experience working with a variety of therapy modalities including CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing. She also uses relational and strengths-based approaches with her clients.
Outside of work, Samantha enjoys working outside on the family farm with her husband, and spending time with her daughter. She also enjoys baking, photography, and coffee dates with family and friends.