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Samantha Yerks, MSW, LICSW LADC
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Samantha Yerks is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker/ Psychotherapist and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She is Puerto Rican/ White, LGBTQ and specializes in the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. Samantha uses, EMDR, psychodynamic and cognitive approaches and is educated in Accelerated Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Transference Focused Psychotherapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Samantha has been employed in behavioral health for 17 years and a counselor & therapist working in the addiction and mental health field since 2009. She approaches all individuals with compassion and validation, since we are all a result of our environment, developmental experiences and genetic dynamics. Samantha believes that most people develop "problematic" behaviors as a result of adapting to their environment. With this premise she is able to help people identify compassion for themselves, improve relationships, regulate emotions and change behavior patterns.
She received her Masters degree at the University of St. Thomas & College of St. Catherine joint program. Her undergraduate degree in psychology at Augsburg College and additional undergraduate training in addiction at the University of Minnesota.
Samantha has been employed in behavioral health for 17 years and a counselor & therapist working in the addiction and mental health field since 2009. She approaches all individuals with compassion and validation, since we are all a result of our environment, developmental experiences and genetic dynamics. Samantha believes that most people develop "problematic" behaviors as a result of adapting to their environment. With this premise she is able to help people identify compassion for themselves, improve relationships, regulate emotions and change behavior patterns.
She received her Masters degree at the University of St. Thomas & College of St. Catherine joint program. Her undergraduate degree in psychology at Augsburg College and additional undergraduate training in addiction at the University of Minnesota.
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In-Network
Preferred One Optum/ Medica/ UHC Ucare Blue Cross Private Pay/ Sliding Scale State Plans: Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Blue Cross Hennepin Health Ucare |