Samantha is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant. Sam received her Bachelors degree in Psychology from The University of Illinois at Chicago and her Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has over 10 years of experience in residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs helping clients with a variety of diagnoses live their meaningful lives.
Samantha joined Monte Nido in 2020 to help open the Clementine Naperville program as the Clinical Director. She has since moved into the Regional Director role supporting the Central and Southeast which includes the facilities in Illinois, Missouri, Texas, Florida, and Georgia. Sam enjoys helping the staff at each program grow in their career path and supporting the clients on their journey to a recovered life.
When she is not working, Sam enjoys reading, enjoying the warm sun the few months Chicago weather cooperates, exploring new restaurants with her husband, along with watching sports, especially football, and always rooting for the Michigan teams!