Sami Venteicher, LMHC received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands after completing her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Human Relations at the University of Iowa. She has a combined 10 years of experience between the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, BHIS services, both home-based and mobile crisis stabilization, and Critical Incident Stress Management. Sami works from a person-centered approach that encompasses the individuality of each human that comes to her and works off the basis of being unapologetically human in session. She currently uses the following modalities: CBT, CPT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, SSP, PCIT, TF-CBT, and Adlerian Play Therapy. She specializes in trauma with ages 9-102 and has worked closely with local school districts to provide adequate care to students.
Sami came from a home with multiple mental illnesses including schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, OCD, and anxiety. She was also involved as a foster and adoptive parent for 6 years. This personal experience has assisted her in looking for the understanding behind thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. She works with the client to find their best course of therapy including motivational interviewing, reflective questions, worksheets, somatic therapeutic interventions, homework, and more. Sami recognizes that therapy is not one size fits all and the importance of ensuring a proper fit for both the interventions and therapeutic relationship between client and provider.
Shelby
She may periodically join sessions/events and assist with emotional regulation. She is in her golden era and does not open up her time as much anymore, but she is still an integral member of this team and teaches us something new everyday!
Jess Schroer, LMHC
I was born and raised in Glidden and graduated in 2017. I attended DMACC in Ankeny for two years, then transferred to Iowa State where I completed my Bachelor’s in Psychology. From there, I continued my education at Grand View University where I achieved my Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I then chose to return to Carroll and start practicing as a therapist for the last 5 years in community mental health. This gave me experience treating symptoms ranging from anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, trauma, and general life changes. I specialize in trauma-focused interventions and take pride in my ability to work with any and all ages. I typically use CBT based interventions as well as some play therapy modalities. I am currently in the process of learning more as I continue to grow within this field. If you’re looking for someone to listen unapologetically and walk alongside you as you work towards your goals, give us a call at Lunar Bridge Counseling!