Samantha Hunter, MA
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Working Toward LPC Licensure Under the Supervision of Valerie McIntyre, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, CCATP
Samantha “Sammie” Hunter provides warm, trauma-informed therapy for adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, pregnancy and postpartum changes, grief, and major life transitions.
About Samantha
Sammie understands that life changes—whether expected or unexpected—can feel overwhelming. She creates a compassionate, judgment-free space where clients can slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with themselves. She works collaboratively with clients to build resilience, increase self-awareness, and approach challenges with greater clarity and self-compassion.
With a gentle and grounded presence, Sammie helps clients understand how past experiences may shape emotional patterns, coping styles, and relationships. She supports clients in processing difficult experiences at a pace that feels safe and manageable while developing healthier ways to move forward.
Populations & Specialties
Who Samantha Supports
- Adolescents
- Emerging adults and college students
- Adults
- Individuals seeking trauma-informed, strengths-based care
Areas of Specialty
- Trauma and PTSD recovery
- Anxiety and stress management
- Depression and mood concerns
- Pregnancy and postpartum adjustment
- ADHD and executive functioning challenges
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions and identity exploration
- Relationship and family stress
- College, academic, and career pressure
- Self-esteem and personal growth
Therapeutic Approach
Sammie tailors therapy to each client’s needs and strengths. Her work incorporates evidence-based approaches that support insight, emotional safety, coping, and sustainable change.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Techniques
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Strengths-Based Therapy
Education & Professional Status
- Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2024
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology, La Roche University, 2022
- Working toward licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor under the supervision of Valerie McIntyre, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, CCATP
Clinical Experience & Training
- Recovery Centers of America: led therapy groups in partial-hospitalization and intensive-outpatient programs using trauma-informed techniques
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Counseling Center: provided individual and group therapy to college students experiencing anxiety, depression, and grief
- Skyline Recovery: supported women in substance-use recovery and transitional housing
- Core DDAP addiction-treatment and recovery-support trainings, 2023 and 2024
- Seeking Safety trauma and addiction treatment training, 2022
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