Samantha Manchik, LCSW

(She/Her)

STRIVE Health and Wellness

+1 (763) 443-6338

About Me

Samantha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance abuse, and mood disorders, using modalities such as EMDR and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) to support rapid and profound healing. She offers a unique blend of trauma-informed therapy and holistic support to help you break through long-standing emotional patterns and reconnect with your sense of self. Her work focuses on healing the root causes of trauma, anxiety, depression, and overwhelm—so that you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and peace. With a compassionate and strength-based approach, Samantha provides education, skills, and support to help you achieve your goals. She is honored to walk alongside you on your healing journey.

Education & Experience

Samantha’s approach integrates mind, body, and spirit to promote holistic healing and emotional well-being. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from Arizona State University and has worked across diverse communities in Arizona. She is EMDRIA Trained and soon will be certified. She is also trained in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy from the The Transpersonal Research Institute of Psychotherapeutic Psychedelics or TRIPP.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Trained Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist through The Transpersonal Research Institute of Psychotherapeutic Psychedelics or TRIPP.

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Moral Injury
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • First Responders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Does Not Accept Insurance