Samantha Atkins
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MS., LCSW-AI enjoy working with kids, teens and young adults with emotional regulation, self-acceptance and confidence, and mood disorders like anxiety
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I work with individuals (ages 10 and older), couples (Level 2 Gottman trained), and families to help navigate a variety of concerns: anxiety, depression, emotional/ behavioral struggles, life transitions (adolescent challenges, blending families, moves, etc.), trauma (specializing in religious trauma), grief/loss, and relational challenges. My diverse experiences (city, rural, suburbia, island, etc.) help me meet each client within their cultural context.
Being human is often tough. Sometimes we lose our way and can feel stuck and overwhelmed. Sometimes we would like to change parts of our lives or ourselves but don’t know how. Therapy can be an empowering way to promote healing, growth, and wellness. Often, we initially seek treatment to address a specific concern and then begin to uncover other areas of our lives in which we want to make meaningful change. My goal is for this process to feel supportive, affirming, and appropriately challenging.
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My ideal clients are: Teens (12+) who struggle with depression, anxiety, self esteem, or family/relational issues, identity Adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, self esteem, life transitions, sexual or relational issues, identity Couples who want pre-marital work to strengthen the core of their relationship, couples who want to learn how to be their best for one another, and couples who struggle to communicate or connect physically, sexually, or emotionally.
My clients are often asking themselves: Will it ever get better? What's wrong with me? Who am I? Is what happened to me violence? Will I ever make peace with my body? Why did my family keep this secret? Why can't I get over 'it'? They might be recovering from intimate partner violence, narcissistic abuse, disordered eating, emotionally immature parents, leaving high demand groups, DNA discoveries, adoption search/reunion, childhood trauma, perfectionism and shame. You don't have to do it alone.
I serve adults with trauma in Wilmington, NC. I found in my residency clients with trauma remained with me long-term in services. It's like my specialty found me. I enjoyed my therapeutic relationships with my clients because we were able to connect. This connection helped facilitate trust and healing in their treatment.
I serve clients from 13 years and up. I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community. I also have a desire to help those with the disease of addiction. I appreciate that the client is the expert on themselves and that I play the part of curious helper learning about clients and helping them connect the dots and find solutions. I have worked extensively with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. I welcome the opportunity to help you find a better way forward.