Samantha Schalk
LMSW
She/Her
Samantha Schalk, PLLC
Accepting new clients
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Licensed states
Michigan
At a glance
Services Provided
Individual Therapy
Ages Served
Adults (18+)
Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-25)
Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-25)
Languages Spoken
English
Gender Identity
Woman
Faith Communities Served
Agnostic
Catholic
Christian
Interfaith
Multifaith
Secular and Non-Religious
Spiritual
Wicca/Paganism
Catholic
Christian
Interfaith
Multifaith
Secular and Non-Religious
Spiritual
Wicca/Paganism
Telehealth Availability:
Clients are welcome to choose either in-person or telehealth appointments and can decide what works best for them from session to session. Some clients enjoy the consistency of one format, while others appreciate the flexibility to switch based on their schedule, needs, or life circumstances.
In-Person Availability:
My office is located on the west side of Bay City, and I see clients Monday through Thursday. Whether you prefer the comfort of sitting on my couch with a cup of coffee or the convenience of meeting virtually from your home, office, or another location, I strive to create a relaxed and welcoming environment where you can feel comfortable being yourself.
Fees & insurance
About this provider
Clients I Work With
Many of my clients are helpers, caregivers, healthcare professionals, therapists, and people who have spent years putting everyone else's needs ahead of their own. They often feel exhausted, overwhelmed, resentful, stuck, or disconnected from who they really are.
I work with adults struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma, relationship challenges, people-pleasing, perfectionism, boundary issues, and major life transitions. Many are highly capable individuals who know what they should do but find themselves repeating the same frustrating patterns.
Together, we work on increasing insight, creating meaningful change, building healthier relationships, and helping you reconnect with yourself so you can create a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and fulfilling.
Approach
Therapy with me is collaborative, down-to-earth, and often includes humor. I believe growth happens when we can be honest about what's working, what's not, and the role we play in our own patterns.
I will support and challenge you when needed. If you're looking for someone who simply nods along, I'm probably not the right therapist. My goal is to help you gain insight, shift perspectives, reconnect with your authentic self, take action and create lasting change.
My approach blends traditional talk therapy with integrative and holistic practices. Depending on your needs, our work may include exploring thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, physical well-being, stress patterns, and the mind-body connection. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches as well as complementary and energy-based modalities when they align with your goals and beliefs.
I value treating the whole person rather than focusing only on symptoms. Because every client is different, I tailor therapy to your personality, strengths, goals, and life experiences.
Beliefs & Lived Experience
I believe that healing is not about becoming someone different. It's about reconnecting with who you are underneath the expectations, roles, and responsibilities that may have pulled you away from yourself.
My work is grounded in authenticity, personal responsibility, self-awareness, and genuine human connection. I value humor, honesty, curiosity, and the understanding that growth is rarely a straight line.
I respect that clients come from diverse backgrounds, belief systems, and life experiences. My role is not to tell you what your path should look like, but to help you discover what feels aligned and meaningful for you.
More About My Practice
I have nearly 25 years of clinical and supervisory experience and offer therapy for adults both in-person and through telehealth. In addition to traditional psychotherapy approaches, I am certified in the Emotion Code, Body Code, and Belief Code. I am also trained in Brainspotting, Akashic Records, and am a Reiki Master.
Because healing looks different for every person, I draw from a variety of approaches to create a therapeutic experience that aligns with your needs, goals, and beliefs. Together, we'll identify the tools and strategies that best support your growth and healing.
In addition to my clinical work, I am the founder of Guardian Clinical Essentials, where I provide HIPAA compliance education, training, and resources for mental health professionals. Learn more at guardianclinicalessentials.com
Additional Credentials & Training
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor - CAADC
Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional - CIMHP
Belief Code Practitioner Third Level - BCP3
Certified HIPAA Privacy and Security Expert - CHPSE
Specialties & approaches
Specialties
AnxietyBurnoutCareer CounselingCaregiver SupportChronic Pain and IllnessDepressionGriefHighly Sensitive People (HSP)Life TransitionsOlder Adults & AgingPanicPerfectionismRelationship IssuesSelf EsteemSpiritualityTrauma & PTSDWomen’s Mental Health
Therapy approaches
Attachment-BasedBrainspottingCognitive Behavioral (CBT)Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping)Energy PsychologyExistential TherapyHumanistic TherapyIntegrative TherapyMindfulnessMotivational InterviewingPerson-Centered TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)Somatic TherapyTranspersonal Therapy
Specialized Experience
12-step friendlyArtists & Creative ProfessionalsCaregiversEducatorsEntrepreneurs & ExecutivesFirst Responders & Medical ProfessionalsLGBTQ+ AffirmingNeurodiversity-affirmingOpen relationships / non-monogamyRace & cultural identitySelf-Employed & Freelance ProfessionalsSex-positive / kink friendlyTherapists & Mental Health Professionals
Fees & insurance
Payment Accepted
Cash
Check
Credit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Out of Network (Superbills Provided)
Insurance Notes
Please contact your insurance company directly to verify your benefits, coverage, and financial responsibility prior to beginning services.
Insurance Accepted
AetnaAnthemASR Health Benefits / Health Alliance TPABlue Care NetworkBlue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)CareConnect Health PlanGovernment Employees Health Association (GEHA)HAPMcLaren HealthMedicareMedicare AdvantageMeritain HealthMESSA (Michigan Education Special Services Association)