Child & Teen Counseling, Parent Support
ABOUT SAMANTHA LIIK, LCSW
I believe everyone deserves a safe, comfortable space where they can fully express themselves. I provide this space by supporting individuals through challenges while teaching practical and effective strategies to encourage change and growth.
With over a decade of experience working with children, teens, and families, I've seen how anxiety can show up in so many ways: kids who worry constantly about school performance, teens who avoid social situations, children who have meltdowns when routines change, or young people who experience panic attacks or physical symptoms like headaches and stomachaches. I've also been honored to witness the incredible transformation that happens when children and teens learn they have the power to manage their worries and develop confidence in handling life's challenges. This is why I'm passionate about addressing anxiety as early as possible.
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As a new mother myself, I'm deeply committed to ensuring the next generation has every opportunity to express themselves authentically and develop healthy coping strategies for life's challenges. My goal is to help children and teens build the foundation for happy, fulfilling lives.
​I believe therapy should be engaging and age appropriate, so by incorporating play, games, and creative activities into sessions, I've seen remarkable results in helping young clients connect with the therapeutic process and develop lasting skills.
I tailor my counseling sessions to each client's unique needs. Some of the evidence based techniques I use in counseling include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children(DBT-C).
When I'm not in the office, you'll find me spending quality time with my husband, baby boy, and my little 10 pound fluff ball of a dog. We enjoy taking walks and hikes in the area, always ending with a trip to get some ice cream! I'm also an amateur baker always willing to try a new recipe, especially anything with LOTS of sugar!