Samantha Rousey
MA, LMFT
“The one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.” ― Rabindranath Tagore
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.
Education:
- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology
- Converse College, Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy
Professional Experience:
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Addictions Counselor in the state of South Carolina. I have been a counselor since 2008, and enjoy working with adolescents, families, couples, and individuals with various psychiatric and/or substance use issues. I have experience working within home settings, Community Mental Health Centers, Greenville County Schools, Greenville Health Systems, Private Substance Use Treatment Centers, and Psychiatric Hospitals.
Specialties:
- Couple’s Counseling
- Relationship challenges
- Parenting challenges
- Women’s/Men’s issues
- Family conflict
Therapeutic Lens:
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Gottman Training (Couples)
- Structural Family Therapy (SFT)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)