Samantha Cramin, LSW
Samantha is a Licensed Social Worker who completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Iowa and her Master of Social Work from Case Western Reserve University.
She also earned a specialized certification in Trauma Informed Practice. Samantha has a diverse range of clinical experiences which allows her to build rapport and connect with a wide range of individuals, including children, adolescents and young adults. She values the importance of behavioral health integration which was utilized in her clinical rotations at the Centers for Dialysis Care and The Veterans Affairs, where she provided social and emotional support for patients with significant physical and/or mental health concerns. In addition to her individual clinical work, Samantha has experience in leading multiple groups, fostering skill development, psychoeducation and support. As a Division I soccer player, Samantha is also extremely well versed in supporting athletes to achieve their goals on and off the field. She is skilled at working with both athletes and non-athletes, focusing on topics such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, perfectionism, sports performance, and life transitions.
Samantha utilizes an approach based on current relevant behavioral health trends, research, and empirically sound interventions. She is committed to creating a warm, safe, judgment-free environment to enhance the wellbeing of each individual. She also relies on several theoretical orientations and interventions, such as CBT and DBT, in order to best serve her clients.
Samantha has grown up in the suburbs of Chicago and is particularly in tune with the culture and climate of this area. In addition to her clinical work at the practice, she is a youth soccer coach for children ages 6-13. In her spare time, she enjoys going for walks with her two dachshunds and curling up on her couch with her cat and a good book.