Samantha Morris

Samantha received her BA from Goshen College (Indiana) in Interdisciplinary studies with a focus in Social Work, Psychology and Elementary Education in 2001 and her master’s degree in counseling from University of Phoenix with focus on Marriage, Family and Child Therapy in 2006. Samantha found her first passion in behavioral health while studying abroad in Costa Rica, where she worked in an orphanage in 1999. She shifted her education major when she returned back to the US and pursued the behavioral health field. She has been in behavioral health for over 20 years where she has built a strong clinical background, including specialized training in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, DBT and EMDR. Samantha’s professional journey with patient care ranges from mandated treatment for sexually maladaptive behaviors in youth, juvenile drug court programs, in-home counseling, general mental health in private practice and working in acute crisis settings. Samantha has most recently worked as a Regional Outpatient Manager for multiple clinics and gained additional skills in leadership, program management and clinical supervision.

Samantha is originally from Ohio, however; has lived in Arizona since 2001. Samantha lives in Tempe with her husband and 2 children (ages 7 and 8). In her free time, Samantha enjoys spending time with my family and friends, cooking and hiking.