Samantha Brand-Zink, LLP

Title: Limited-Licensed Psychology Intern

Location: Chelsea

Approach to Treatment:

Samantha is passionate about helping children and adolescents build confidence, develop effective coping skills, and reach their goals through evidence-based, individualized care. She believes that strong therapeutic relationships are the foundation of meaningful change and works collaboratively with children, families, and schools to create practical strategies that support success across settings. Samantha enjoys getting to know each child’s unique strengths, interests, and challenges, and tailors treatment to meet their specific needs. She strives to create a supportive, encouraging environment where children and families feel empowered to make lasting progress.

Areas of Expertise/Interest

  • Anxiety

  • Trauma

  • Depression

  • ADHD

  • Behavioral Difficulties

  • Selective Mutism

  • School-Based Concerns

  • Psychoeducational Evaluations

  • Parent Consultation

  • School Consultation

Samantha utilizes evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed interventions, behavioral interventions, and exposure-based treatment approaches.

Age Range: Children and adolescents ages 3–18

Experience and Training:

Samantha earned her Master of Arts in School Psychology from Central Michigan University in 2025 and is currently completing her Ph.D. in School Psychology, with an expected graduation date of 2027. Her clinical training includes providing therapy, comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations, parent consultation, and school consultation across outpatient clinics, schools, and community settings. Samantha has experience supporting children with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, depression, behavioral concerns, specific phobias, and Selective Mutism through her work at Confident Kids Camp.

More About Me:

Outside of work, Samantha enjoys spending time with her family, including her cat, Gargoyle. She loves traveling, exploring new coffee shops, and listening to Taylor Swift. 

Email: sbrandzink@thrivingminds.info

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