Samantha Morris Email & Phone Number

Media, Pennsylvania, United States & Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

I am an individual, relational and sex therapist at the Media, PA location. I have sessions with clients via telehealth or in-person. My therapeutic style encompasses humor, self-disclosure, compassion, and empathy. I feel that honesty and authenticity are important. I feel that we are all ever-evolving and need to adapt through learning and growing. My goal is to provide a safe and calm sanctuary for clients where they can feel comfortable to share their innermost thoughts and feelings without worry of being judged. I will work in collaboration with clients to find ways to manage challenges that may arise and cause distress by helping you to set realistic goals and to create steps to achieve those goals, all while allowing clients to find empowerment in those actions, bringing hope to tough situations, and enhancing clients' strengths and resiliency.My therapy approach is catered to each client(s) in what is called an integrated therapeutic approach. This means that I use various theories in session so that I can create unique interventions for clients. Some theories that inform my work include (but are not limited to): Cognitive/Behavioral, Bowenian, Attachment, Solution-Focused, and Narrative Theories.I work with adult individuals, partners, couples, and families. My areas of interest include, but are not limited to: *trauma (sexual, non-sexual, intergenerational, PTSD)*alternative sexualities (kink/BDSM, LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Aromantic), non-traditional relationship styles like polyamory/ethical non-monogamy)*affirmative consent*anxiety, depression, anger, shame*self-esteem, self-worth, body image*grief and loss (non-death, death, dying, bereavement)*hospice support*Veterans

Haverford, Pa

• Supervised and assisted in the coordination of one full-time and two part-time employees in their specific jobs and in a team environment.• Increased efficiency 100% with a revamped organizational system, established electronic medical records process for requests and retrieval, and enhancement of office equipment and tools. • Adept in technology, verbal and written communication, and anticipation of needs with problem-solving proficiency. • Managed business equipment to ensure proper functionality during and after office hours. • Prepared and submitted medical records requests to appropriate fax, email, or mailing addresses and monitored the responses for HIPAA compliance. • Prepared and submitted bills for payment by owner and utilized accounting practices for income and disbursements.• Selected and procured necessary office supplies and equipment for an efficient working environment.• Established a database of health providers and education facilities.

Coatesville, Pennsylvania, United States

Veteran Justice Outreach & Veterans Treatment Court Social Work Intern (Specialization – 2nd Practicum) • Served Veterans of all eras.• Assessed Veterans’ health care needs by identifying appropriate VA and non-VA services.• Provided evidence-based therapeutic treatment interventions for court-monitored Veterans and submitted progress notes within each electronic health record.• Submitted referrals and linked Veterans to comprehensive health care services for those that did not receive treatment interventions • Communicated essential information (attendance, progress, treatment testing, discharge plan) to Veterans and interdisciplinary team.• Functioned as part of a court interdisciplinary team (Judges, Attorneys, District Attorneys, Law Enforcement, Pretrial Services, Adult Probation & Parole, Correctional Facilities, County Veteran Affairs Office, Magisterial District Offices).• Synchronized data between CVAMC and Adult Probation through Problem-Solving Adult and Juvenile Courts Information System (PAJCIS) • Conducted Veterans’ need assessment evaluations through the VA Homeless Operations Management and Evaluation System (HOMES)• Monitored active Veterans’ Treatment Court participants to ensure compliance through telephone conferencing (weekly, biweekly, monthly depending on client). Committees• Food Pantry Establishment Committee working in conjunction with Chester County Food Bank and other vendors to create a food bank on campus at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. • LGBT Special Emphasis Committee Program which identifies barriers to recruitment, retention, and advancement of LGBT employees and to made recommendations to leadership on how to eliminate these barriers to promote equal employment opportunities for all employees. Promoted the health, welfare, and dignity of LGBT Veterans and their families.

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, United States

Social Work Intern, Chester & Delaware Counties (Generalist-1st Practicum)• Assessed the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment.• Carried out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans of intervention based on evaluation findings.• Counseled patient and family in one-on-one and group sessions with loved ones through processing of hospice services, stress management interventions, and topics surrounding the approaching death of patient.• In times of crisis, re-assessed patient for competence, advocated for patients’ needs, and obtained care giving assistance in the home or facility.• Addressed financial concerns, assisted with advanced directives, explored nursing homes or alternative living arrangements and researched transportation needs. • Continued educational learning through obtaining information on company policy and practice and outside community resources.• Assessed for, and educated interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family, including communication, role of the family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.• Maintained clinical records on all patients and ensured compliance with all state and federal social service regulatory requirements.• Co-facilitated grief and loss support group meetings.

Chester Springs, Pa

Assisted with city operations, including but not limited to: checking-in drivers and processing related documents, coordinating drop-off situations, and driver collections. Assessed problems and communicated with sales, operations, and other service centers and/or departments to ensure customer's needs were achieved and all issues resolved. Provided accurate information and assistance to customers, which included determining pick-up and/or delivery needs, problem resolution, updated systems to meet customer special handling requirements, selling company services, and provided potential leads to sales. Boosted billing statistics twofold through typing speed and accuracy.

West Chester, Pa

• Advocated for the children residing in Pennsylvania through effective interaction with diverse clientele through effective case management.• Began employment as a local enforcement officer managing a caseload of clients living within the state of Pennsylvania.• Promoted to caseload within the intergovernmental child support enforcement unit, which included international, interstate, tribal, and intrastate cases. • Communicated and collaborated with the custodial parent and other state and international agencies to obtain payment of current child support and arrearages. • Imposed enforcement measures to attach usual and unusual income sources for delinquent obligors, including income withholding from numerous sources including insurance settlements, workers’ compensation payments, personal injury settlements, and estates.• Attended court proceedings and provided case related testimony at hearings and trials.• Surpassed the national average of collection of arrears of 50% to 67% by instituting the creation and implementation of problem assessment, establishment of rapport with clients and colleagues, persistence, persuasion, and problem solving.• Trained new enforcement officers in both local and intergovernmental child support collection while managing my own caseload and the trainees’.• Judgement coordinator that was responsible for filing lien against civil settlements, estates, and properties.Committee• Special Celebrations Committee – helped to plan holiday parties, luncheons, retirement parties, etc.

West Chester

Entering bill of lading data into manifest system to ensure quality and efficiency in a quantitative manner. Exceeding standard goals within 6 months of employment to enter into and continue each month the premium pay incentive program (Fridays = time and a half).

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Criminal Justice Intern, Electronic Home Confinement (Undergraduate Intern) • Assigned to Electronic Home Confinement Unit to set up and disconnect EHC units for clients.• Conducted caseload assignments in a satellite office located within a Hispanic based community.• Interviewed assigned offenders in office, prison, and home settings to determine compliance with supervision directives, problems encountered, progress in applicable programs, and any other circumstances. • Interviewed offenders’ family members, friends, associates, co-workers, and other knowledgeable individuals to verify information.• Determined the type and extent of counseling, treatment, rehabilitation, and other supports needed.• Coordinated support and treatment services between providers and the Adult Probation and Parole.• Scheduled court dates, hearing, and evaluations.• Attended court appearances to provide requested information and secure documents.• Reviewed records of past criminal history, psychological or psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic testing, employment, and related psycho-social information.• Completed required documentation both within and for related agencies• Assessed, re-assessed, and evaluated offenders for specific intervention/treatment needs and identified patterns and adaptive skills.• Effectively communicated with offenders, their associates, members of the judiciary, attorneys, co-workers, representatives of other agencies, and the public.

Social Work And Human Sexuality Studies, 3.95

Activities and Societies: Gamma Eta Rho Honor Society member and event planner Dual Master's program through Widener's Hybrid Educational.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice And Corrections