About Samantha Terwilliger

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I support individuals who are feeling overwhelmed by trauma, stress, or burnout. If you’ve been stuck in survival mode, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it on your own. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can begin to heal and reconnect with yourself.

Each therapy session is personalized and flexible, shaped around what you’re experiencing in the moment. I use a blend of evidence-based and holistic approaches tailored to support your unique needs. Together, we’ll look at the full picture—your thoughts, emotions, body, and past experiences—to help guide your healing and growth.

Therapy is a collaborative process. It’s not just about talking—it’s about working together to discover practical strategies that foster real, lasting change. Through this process, I aim to help you tap into your inner strength and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Experience

Samantha earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Central Michigan University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Baker College of Flint. She is currently furthering her expertise in addiction counseling through graduate studies at Western Michigan University.

As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Samantha is deeply committed to specializing in trauma-informed care. Her background as a former first responder provides her with a unique and profound understanding of the emotional and psychological toll experienced by those in high-stress professions. This lived experience, combined with her clinical training, allows her to connect authentically with clients facing trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression.

Samantha’s approach is compassionate and person-centered. She draws upon evidence-based modalities while tailoring her support to meet each client’s individual needs. Her diverse professional background informs her empathetic, strengths-based approach, empowering clients to heal, grow, and move forward with resilience.

Outside the therapy room, Samantha finds grounding and renewal in nature. She enjoys hiking, exploring the backwoods, traveling, spending time with animals, and collecting unique rocks along the way.

Modalities

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Brainspotting
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Existential Therapy

To schedule an appointment with us, please call the Evolve Therapy Group at (616) 309-0737.