Samantha Liverpool-Jackson

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and support. I bring experience working in a variety of settings, including residential treatment, school-based therapy, and crisis intervention, which allows me to meet clients where they are and tailor treatment to their unique needs.

I specialize in working with individuals experiencing mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related concerns, and life transitions. My clinical approach is trauma-informed and strength-based, integrating evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and behavioral interventions to support meaningful and lasting change.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, structured, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable being open and honest while also being gently challenged to grow.

I work from a trauma-informed and strengths-based perspective, helping clients understand how past experiences may be influencing their current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. At the same time, I focus on building practical skills that clients can use in their daily lives. I integrate evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thinking patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to improve emotional regulation and distress tolerance, and behavioral strategies to support consistency and accountability.

I am also very direct and goal-oriented in my work. I believe therapy should lead to real, measurable change, so I work with clients to identify clear goals and track progress over time. This may include developing routines, improving communication, managing symptoms, or reducing behaviors that are interfering with functioning.

I am direct and goal-oriented in my work. Together, we identify clear, measurable goals and track progress over time. Common goals I support clients with include improving emotional regulation, reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms, developing healthier coping strategies, strengthening communication and relationships, establishing structure and routines, and decreasing maladaptive behaviors such as substance use or other compulsive patterns.

I aim to create an environment that is both validating and structured—where clients feel heard and supported, but also encouraged to take active steps toward change. My goal is to help clients not only gain insight into their experiences, but also build the tools, confidence, and consistency needed to create lasting, meaningful change in their lives.