Blonde woman in her mid-twenties with an orange sweater, standing in front of a grove of trees.

Samantha Gilbertson

Same-Day Mental Health Counselor

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Samantha (Sam) is the same-day counselor at Furman University, with a passion for helping navigate the many changes that come with university life. Sam uses an eclectic-style approach to counseling with skills pulled from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Family Systems Therapy. She has training and experience in family/childhood trauma, neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ issues, gender violence, and disabilities. Sam has been at Furman University since 2025.

In addition to her work, Sam is an avid adventurer and a great resource for the best hiking, camping, and swimming areas nearby. Feel free to ask for recommendations on the most therapeutic nature spots- either on or off Furman's campus.

Honors and Awards

  • Suma Cum Laude

Education

  • MSW, Winthrop University
  • BSW, St. Cloud State University

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