Sam Bernhofer, LPCC-S

Hey, I’m Sam! I believe that we tend to heal better together as a community, not just as isolated individuals. So, I don’t believe therapy ought to be a stuffy, hypercritical space. As a clinician, I aim to provide language and evidence-based tools to understand and manage your concerns. But as your compassionate collaborator, I aim to give space and understanding through a lens that doesn't make you feel alone.

I offer a unique background that ranges from a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Kent State to a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cleveland State. Over the past decade I've worked as a group facilitator for at-risk youth and a counselor for substance use and behavioral health clients in both individual and group levels of care. As a clinical mental health assessor, I’ve diagnosed thousands of folks to match them with the best treatment as they begin their mental health journey.

In my personal life, I enjoy everything related to motorcycles, hiking, and traveling with my wife.

I am an EMDR trained clinician and use a mix of mindfulness-based CBT, DBT, and ACT approaches. I am excited to learn new ways to help us heal and aim to be a continual student in this field.

Each experience paints a unique perspective to consider as I walk with you in your mental health journey.

Thanks for taking the time to read!