Samantha Garcia, LMSW

Samantha Garcia is a licsensed clinical social worker who provides compassionate, collaborative support to individuals, couples, and families navigating life’s challenges. Her work focuses on anxiety, neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, and relationship concerns. Samantha is passionate about empowering clients to build resilience, strengthen communication, and foster meaningful connections. She supports families and caregivers navigating complex systems such as special education, disability services, and community mental health, helping them advocate effectively and find balance amid change. Her trauma-informed, person-centered approach combines empathy with practical skill-building to promote growth and emotional well-being. In addition to her clinical work, Samantha offers supervision and mentorship for emerging clinicians, fostering professional confidence and ethical, compassionate practice. Ask about our UCLA PEERS® program. UCLA PEERS® is an evidence-based social skills program for motivated teens and young adults who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or handling conflict and rejection. Professional Credentials and Education: Bachelor in Family Life Education, Spring Arbor University Master of Social Work, Arizona State University Certified PEERS Provider Certified Mediator: Domestic Relations, Restorative Justice, Child Protection, and Special Education CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Instructor Licensed Master’s Social Worker Michigan Member of the National Association of Social Workers