ABOUT Velanda Samuel MSW, LCSW

Hello! My name is Velanda Samuel and I am the founder of Breakthrough Clinical Services LLC. In my business I am committed to empowering individuals to break free from negative habitual thinking and cultivate happier, more fulfilling lives. 

I am available for group and individual therapy and counseling treatment. I work with teenagers 16 and older, adults and with the elderly in the areas of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss as well as everyday life issues. I have over 20 years of an extensive clinical background which includes working with diverse populations in educational settings, children and family services and inpatient in hospitals offering mental health and addiction treatment. 

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Using holistic and evidence-based approaches, I incorporate a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to help individuals enhance their mental health by identifying triggers, processing trauma and emotions, and releasing barriers that hinder their success.  

 

My educational background includes obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Studies from the University of Saint Joseph in 2004 and I obtained a Master of Social Work degree from Springfield College in 2009. My clinical hours were obtained at Eastern Connecticut Health Network Manchester Memorial Hospital Behavioral Health.

 

I have been featured as a frequent expert keynote speaker of mental health on 89.9 WQTQ radio, 91.7 WHUS radio, Energy Radio as well as on Channel 61 NEWS and for Dress for Success. I am also a speaker and panelist at various conferences & retreats. 

 

I provide Breakthrough to Wellness workshops and group work on Self-Care and Holistic Wellness. I also mentor master level clinicians on ways to obtain their licensure.