Samantha Baer, LMHC

Samantha Baer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Freedom First Psychological Services, where she provides therapy services to adolescents and adults. She also holds a certification in Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy through The HERD Institute.

 

Samantha has extensive experience working with diverse populations in both the mental health and substance use treatment fields. She specializes in treating individuals experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorders, and relationship challenges. Samantha also works with families and couples to strengthen communication, build healthy relationships, and navigate life transitions.

 

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Siena University and her Master's degree in Counseling and Community Psychology from Sage Graduate School.

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Samantha utilizes a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and psychoeducation. She is committed to providing a supportive, empathetic, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can develop insight, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.