sdoxtator@mendcounselingwi.com

920-212-1378

Sam, MS, LPC-IT, NCC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor In Training who provides

telehealth therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in Wisconsin. She has a special

interest in treating clients experiencing concerns with anxiety, depression, adjustment,

self-esteem, self-worth, identity, life transitions, women’s issues, parenting, stress

management, burnout, boundary setting, sexuality, communication, interpersonal

relationships, emotion regulation, career, school, health, body image, faith/spirituality,

and grief/loss.

Sam believes the client is the expert on themselves. She listens to clients and works

alongside them to develop a treatment plan that best meets their needs. She utilizes a

blend of person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and

commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused

therapy, motivational interviewing (MI), and play therapy to provide an integrative and

evidence-based approach to treatment. Sam is passionate about helping clients work

towards living in alignment with their values.

Sam earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Business Administration from

the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental

Health Counseling from Capella University in Minnesota. She is currently practicing

under Independent Clinical Supervisor Alexis Van Eperen to provide therapy services.

Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, camping, sauna, cold plunge, reading, cuddling her

dog, interior decorating, and gardening.