Velanda Samuel

Velanda Samuel, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Connecticut with a master's degree in Social Work. With over 30 years of experience, Velanda has dedicated her career to supporting and working with individuals and families across various social services capacities. Her extensive background includes working with diverse populations in educational settings, children and family services, and inpatient treatment in hospitals offering mental health and addiction treatment. Velanda specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, grief and loss and post-traumatic stress disorder. Utilizing holistic and evidence-based approaches, Velanda incorporates a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Reiki Energy Healing. Velanda utilizes solution focused strategies to help individuals enhance their mental health by identifying triggers, processing emotions, and releasing barriers that hinder their success. Velanda is committed to empowering individuals to break free from negative habitual thinking and cultivate happier, more fulfilling lives. She believes that collaboration, humor, and exploration are vital components of the healing process and foster a supportive environment where students can thrive.