Samantha Cook, Psy.D.

Dr. Samantha Cook is a clinical psychologist based in Cincinnati, Ohio, who graduated from Xavier University with a doctorate in clinical psychology. Her training has focused primarily on supporting children, adolescents, and their families. During her predoctoral internship at a community mental health center in Canton, Ohio, she gained valuable experience, which continued during her postdoctoral fellowship where she facilitated treatment for children and adolescents in a trauma-focused day treatment program. Dr. Cook also spent time as the coordinator of assessment services and later became the associate director of clinical services at the University of Cincinnati’s Counseling and Psychological Services, where she dedicated seven years to helping clients.

As one of the skilled psychologists in Cincinnati, OH, Dr. Cook is proficient in various therapeutic approaches and theories. She employs techniques from Family Systems Theory, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Liberation Psychology. Through these theoretical frameworks, she explores the systems individuals and families inhabit while considering societal expectations. This approach allows her to effectively apply direct coping skills derived from ACT, CBT, and DBT methods.

Dr. Cook is equipped to address a wide range of concerns, with particular interests in identity formation, LGBTQ+ issues, race-based stress, trauma-informed therapy, and various challenges related to traumatic experiences. She also specializes in family therapy, parenting concerns, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Her assessment services, catering to children, adolescents, and adults, include personality testing, academic achievement evaluations, ADHD assessments, and general diagnostic clarification. Dr. Cook uses assessment as a tool to advocate for her clients in their life journeys, serving individuals as young as 6 years old through adulthood.

Believing in the importance of affirming care, Dr. Cook’s commitment to her clients is deeply personal. As a mother, she embraces strengths and transforms perceived weaknesses into superpowers. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new activities such as painting, gardening, and hiking with her kids, embodying the vibrant spirit of psychology in Cincinnati.