Samantha Hawken, LCSW
Professional Therapy Services
Samantha works with individuals who feel unable to relax, disconnected from themselves or others, or drawn to a more holistic approach to healing. Treatment integrates traditional talk therapy with somatic practices such as breathwork and sound healing, supporting both emotional well-being and nervous system regulation. This approach honors the body’s innate capacity to release stored stress and trauma, fostering greater calm, confidence, and connection.
Samantha also works with individuals in recovery from substance abuse. Samantha has work experience at a substance abuse treatment center and has been trained in trauma-informed treatment approaches to guide therapeutic interventions. Samantha strongly believes in the use of CBT techniques to challenge our thoughts and behavior, as well as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to overcome past traumas.
Samantha offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can increase self-awareness, process past experiences, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
With specialized training in Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP), Samantha focuses on supporting overwhelmed parents, families experiencing conflict, and children and teens facing behavioral or emotional challenges. Family work centers on strengthening attachment, improving communication, and helping each person feel seen, understood, and emotionally safe within their relationships.
Drawing from experience in substance abuse treatment, Samantha supports individuals in recovery as well as families impacted by addiction. Care is provided with a deep understanding of how substance use affects both individuals and relational systems, with attention given to healing, rebuilding trust, and repairing connections.
Samantha works with children ages 5-18 on various mental health challenges and increasing self-soothing capabilities. Samantha uses play-based techniques to build rapport with children and create an environment that encourages open communication and safety.
Samantha has experience as a school-based therapist providing mental health services directly to those in need at elementary schools in the Parkway School District. Samantha is enthusiastic about using a strengths-based approach when working with children. Samantha utilizes P.A.C.E. techniques (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy) when working with children to foster a healthy therapeutic relationship.
Sound Healing Therapy
Somatic Work
Somatic therapy is a type of psychotherapy focused on the mind-body connection and physical sensations when healing from emotional trauma, stress, or anxiety.
The main belief of somatic work is that trauma can be stored in the body, rather than just the mind, and can be released through breathwork, sound healing, and sensory awareness.
EMDR can also be considered a somatic technique, utilizing eye movements and bringing awareness to the body, while processing trauma memories.
Sam is trained to utilize these techniques when working with individuals on various mental and physical health challenges.
Dedicated to Compassionate, Results-Oriented Therapy
The practice integrates cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed frameworks to deliver targeted interventions that align with each client’s unique goals.
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