As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in grief and loss counseling, I bring a deeply personal perspective to my work. Having navigated through profound losses in my own life, I discovered a profound calling to assist others on their journeys toward healing and peace.

My commitment to this field goes beyond professional expertise—I draw from my own experiences to connect empathetically with individuals facing similar challenges. Through extensive training, I’ve honed my skills in anticipatory grief, traumatic grief, and complicated grief, tailoring my therapeutic approach to each client’s unique needs and goals.

Beyond the counseling room, I am a fervent advocate for grief awareness and education. I actively contribute to conferences, workshops, and events, sharing not just knowledge but the heartfelt insights gained from my personal and professional journey. Additionally, my dedication extends to volunteering with organizations supporting those affected by grief and loss.

For me, this work isn’t merely a job; it’s a profound calling. I am wholeheartedly devoted to delivering the highest quality care, making a meaningful impact on the lives of my clients, and contributing positively to the broader conversation on grief and healing.

I am a co-host on a podcast, We Grieve Differently helping others talk openly and honestly about death and loss. As a retired Social Worker, she serves on two boards, Lorraine Bethea Hospice Foundation and Dozoretz Hospice House of Hampton Roads. I spend time traveling and learning new activities to keep my days filled. I am a widow, a proud mother of three amazing adult children and Nana to six delightful grandchildren

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Samantha Koenig has a Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a Minor in Special Education from Old Dominion University, and a Master of Arts in Counseling Degree with a Concentration in Marriage, Couples, and Family from Regent University. She is currently a Resident in Counseling and holds the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credentials.

Samantha is an out of the box, forward thinking, HUMAN and GOD loving, opinion gathering, problem solving, fun-loving, talk your ear off Counselor and her passion is to Serve YOU!

During her internship required for the master’s program, she was introduced to Career Counseling as an avenue to helping others and has been actively involved in working with college students and career changers in person, online, and in small groups endeavoring to assist clients through the overwhelming process of career exploration by educating and mentoring diverse populations on ways to achieve their unique professional calling(s). In addition to offering career assessments, Samantha can assist you with crafting resumes, cover letters, personal statements and LinkedIn profiles that showcase your many gifts and talents to effectively market your skills and God given talents.

She works to reduce fears of progression and growth and empowers goals and accomplishments to be realized through to completion.

While her background is that of Career Counseling, she is seeking LPC licensure as the next phase of professional development for herself. She hopes to advance her clinical skills by collaborating with clients to address depression, anxiety, everyday life stressors, marriage, couples, and family challenges though solution focused and strength-based perspectives. Samantha has been married for 5 years and has 4 children. Having 2 teenage stepchildren and 2 toddlers means she is a busy working mom, and no stranger to the joys and trials that come with creating a blended family and co-parenting!

Let us work together toward a more balanced way of life by adjusting perspectives and creating healthy boundaries that lead to a happier version of YOU!

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In order to get contact with Dr. Williams email raphacounselingservices@gmail.com

What problem do you strive to overcome?

Clients generally present with issues regarding trauma, stress, anxiety, addictions, relational, and couples’ issues, as well as the desire to find their purpose and place in the world. I have worked with these clients for many years and have found that these presenting problems are just the tip of the iceberg. In my experience, clients want to understand how these dis-eases are connected to their mind, body, and spirit. Often both the client and the therapist struggle because one or more of the three parts of humans are being ignored. It is important for the therapist to incorporate all three of these aspects of humans when treating the presenting issue that is affecting the person. It is my belief that treating just one part of the three parts of human beings is inadequate. Addressing all three of these parts of the person will put the client at ease.

Treating the client holistically mind, body, and soul, is critical to long lasting and complete growth for the client. Helping the client reconcile and come to an understanding that all three parts of themself is important and needs to be addressed simultaneously is my goal. I am well versed in treating all three parts of the person. I am trained, competent and experienced at addressing multicultural, spiritual, irrational thoughts, unwanted behaviors, faith traditions, calling and purpose discovery, as well as marital, relational issues, and the vocational needs of clients. I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and comfortable environment that values the importance of holistic counseling and soul care. Additionally, I value the importance of the therapeutic relationship and respect of diversity, spirituality, and competency in terms of counseling and treating mental health concerns. The result of the work that we do together, allows the client to realize long term healing, insight, growth, and behavioral and cognitive changes that can be applied in all aspects of your life. The outcome of therapy is that the body, soul, and mind are all in concert and connected. Furthermore, values, goals and behaviors match inside and out, feelings and thoughts are clear and positive and consistent with personal behaviors, principles, and values. Experience:

Dr. Williams received a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and a Specialist in Higher Education Administration from the University of Florida. He also has a master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Hartford. Additionally, he is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, and Virginia. He currently is the founder and owner of two private practices, Impact Counseling, Coaching and Consulting and Rapha Counseling Services Inc a Faith Based Counseling agency. His clinical focus are couples counseling and chemical and sex addictions as well as the foundational issues that affect wellness such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. Dr. Williams is a trained Gottman Couples and Marriage counselor. A Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and Virginia, a certified IITAP Sex addiction therapist, and a licensed substance abuse treatment practitioner. Dr. Williams is also a trained and experience clinical supervisor for those who are working towards their mental health license. In addition, Dr. Williams has worked at Regent University for over a decade. He is a full professor and served as Program Director of the Counselor Education and Supervision PhD Program, and the Director of the Counselor Department. Client Focus: Couples, Individual counseling, Chemical and Sex addictions Types of therapy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Marriage Counseling therapy, Sex Addiction Therapy Issues: Anxiety, depression, trauma, chemical and sex addiction, couples counseling. (Specialties) Couples and relational issues, Infidelity, chemical and sex addictions,

Quote When you know better you do better. Maya Angelou

More than just my work: I went away to college at age 18 and I never stopped being in college. My entire life I have worked in higher education in the student services side and as a faculty member. Currently I am a full-time faculty member at Regent University in the Counselling Department, teaching, training, and mentoring the next generation of mental health counselors.

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