Sammi Santini, MSW
Supervisee in Social Work
Psychotherapist
Sammi is a provisionally licensed clinical social worker who brings a compassionate, trauma-informed lens to her work, with an emphasis on creating an inclusive and affirming therapeutic space. Her person-centered, holistic approach often draws from ACT, CBT, somatic exploration, mindfulness, breathwork, and nature-based interventions.
Before becoming a therapist, Sammi worked in nonprofit mental health programming, racial justice-focused programs, and inpatient psychiatric care. These experiences continue to inform her values-driven and systems-aware clinical work. Her background in the creative arts also brings warmth, flexibility, and a spirit of curiosity into the therapy space.
Grounded in humanistic and intersectional feminist principles, Sammi’s approach offers flexibility in session style whether that means walking outdoors during session, incorporating meditation, or using creative tools like art to help clients feel more present.
If you’re seeking a therapist with authentic, affirming energy, Sammi would be honored to work collaboratively toward change with you.
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Sammi’s clinical interests include, but are not limited to: queer and LGBTQ+ related issues, trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, increasing body awareness, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, executive functioning/dysfunction, and life transitions.
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Virginia Commonwealth University, Master of Social Work, 2024
Virginia Tech, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, 2012
Virginia Tech, Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts & Cinema, 2012
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Things that bring me joy include: making art, D&D, year-round Halloween decorations, any opportunity to design and/or sew an overly elaborate costume from scratch, getting outside - especially near water, and spending time with my partner and our two kitty boys, Merlin and Gandalf.
I love talking loudly about sports, social justice, and the frustrations of living through late-stage capitalism.
I’ve never turned down an excuse to make a colorful and well-organized spreadsheet (budget, vacation, tarot card pulls...you name it!)

