Samantha Kraft LPC, LPC-IT

The ability to utilize technology has started breaking down barriers such as mobility, seeking caregivers or a number of factors that may have prevented access to care. It has opened a portal for both professionals and individuals to learn, socialize, research, cope and/or adapt to the changes or obstacles we face. I look forward to continuing to learn of more effective ways to provide tailored mental health services to clients and perspective clients.

I am an eclectic practitioner, as each walks their own path it is important to tailor to the needs of the client. I assess the responsiveness of the client to my approach or method initially. I generally utilize person-centered style therapy to empower and support client. Depending on client comfort I encourage feedback identifying what the client viewed as most helpful or not from previous session in an effort to both check in and empower clients to help me be a better more effective counselor for them.

I have encountered and endured much throughout my life. The barriers/traumas/hard learned lessons were catalyst for me to pursue a career in mental health. I believe my experiences have aided me to empathize and relate to others who have also endured barriers/traumas/ loss which impacted their lives. I grew up in a house with addicts at various stages of sobriety ranging in age, abilities, beliefs, mental health issues and cultures; permitting unique perspectives to the experiences of others.

• Wisconsin, LPC, 8593 - 125
• Wisconsin, Licensed Professional Counselor, 8593 - 125
• Wisconsin, Licensed Professional Counselor, 8593 - 125
• Wisconsin, LPC-IT, 4898-226

I am an Licensed Professional Counselor with previous Social Worker, care taker experience. I have experience working with diverse and multicultural populations ranging in age, abilities, beliefs and cultures. I have worked with many at risk populations, LGBTQ+ both adolescents and adults in various roles: Caretaker, Youth Specialist, Mentor, Case Manager, Mental Health Specialist, Family Therapist, Advocate, Officer and Counselor. Throughout my diverse employment I have worked with individuals who have co-occurring medical and mental health needs, addictions as well as trauma survivors. I have worked with clients in various restrictive and community settings. Presently working with a private practice seeing individuals and couples in person as well as virtually. Previous experience as a Family Functional Counselor working in client home and providing group sessions to individuals from domestic violence shelter.