Owner, Clinical Director

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Samantha (Sam) Willi is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisor Endorsement (LPCC-S) and the owner and Clinical Director of CLE Counseling and Wellness Center. She primarily works with adults seeking clarity around ADHD and autism, as well as those navigating trauma, caregiving responsibilities, and complex life experiences. Samantha provides outpatient telehealth counseling through CLE Counseling and Wellness Center in Westlake, Ohio, serving clients in Cuyahoga County, Lorain County, and across Ohio.

Sam earned Master of Science degrees in both Psychology and Mental Health Counseling from the University of Saint Francis. She has been working in the mental health field since 2012, with experience across schools, outpatient settings, and clinical leadership.

Sam is an EMDR Certified therapist and Consultant-in-Training, reflecting advanced specialization in trauma treatment and clinical supervision. In addition to therapy, she provides ADHD and autism evaluations, helping clients better understand how they think, process information, and function in daily life. Her assessment approach is both structured and neurodiversity-affirming, with a focus on real-world application, functional impact, and practical recommendations.

Sam also has a strong interest in caregiving and healthcare advocacy, supporting individuals who are navigating complex medical systems, advocating for loved ones, or managing the emotional toll of being “the one in charge.” She understands how overwhelming these roles can be and helps clients make sense of their experiences while developing sustainable ways to cope, set boundaries, and access support.

Beyond clinical work, Sam is a speaker and trainer, providing education on neurodivergence, trauma, and mental health to both clinicians and the broader community. She is passionate about making high-quality, accessible mental health care more widely available.

Sam’s style is direct, collaborative, and real. She believes therapy works best when it feels human, not overly clinical, and brings authenticity into the room (including humor, honesty, and some swear words). At the same time, she balances this approach with strong clinical structure and a focus on meaningful, lasting change.

Sam has particular experience supporting individuals who are:
– Seeking ADHD or autism evaluations and diagnostic clarity.
– Navigating burnout, masking, or identity development related to neurodivergence.
– Managing caregiving responsibilities or advocating within healthcare systems.
– Processing trauma or complex life experiences.

Outside of work, Sam is a dedicated mom to three chaotic but lovable dogs—Zoey, Dory, and Banner (yes, like that Banner). When she’s not working, she’s likely planning her next Disney trip, watching Marvel movies, or enjoying professional wrestling.

At a glance:
– Name: Samantha (Sam) Willi, LPCC-S.
– Profession: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisor Endorsement; EMDR Certified therapist; Consultant-in-Training.
– Role: Owner and Clinical Director, CLE Counseling and Wellness Center.
– Practice: CLE Counseling and Wellness Center (telehealth).
– Location: Based in Westlake, Ohio; provides telehealth across Ohio.
– Serves: Adults in Cuyahoga County, Lorain County, and throughout Ohio via telehealth.
– Specialties: ADHD and autism evaluations, neurodivergence, trauma, caregiving responsibilities, burnout, masking, and complex life experiences.
– Therapy and evaluation approaches: EMDR (Certified), neurodiversity-affirming ADHD and autism assessments, trauma-informed counseling, direct and collaborative care.

Who Sam helps:
Sam works primarily with adults who are seeking clarity around ADHD and autism, processing trauma and complex life experiences, or managing the emotional weight of caregiving and healthcare advocacy. She may be a strong fit for individuals who want therapy and evaluation that are direct, human, and clinically grounded, and who are looking for both insight and practical strategies that fit how they actually function.

Conditions and concerns addressed:
– ADHD and autism (diagnostic evaluation and ongoing support).
– Neurodivergent experiences, including burnout, masking, and identity development.
– Trauma and complex life experiences.
– Caregiving responsibilities and healthcare advocacy stress.
– Difficulties with daily functioning, boundaries, and navigating overwhelming roles.

Therapy and assessment approaches:
– EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as a Certified therapist and Consultant-in-Training.
– Neurodiversity-affirming ADHD and autism evaluations focused on thinking style, processing, and functional impact.
– Trauma-informed, direct, and collaborative counseling.
– Structured, real-world recommendations and strategies to support daily functioning and long-term change.

What issues does Samantha (Sam) Willi treat?
Samantha Willi works with adults seeking ADHD and autism evaluations and diagnostic clarity, processing trauma and complex life experiences, navigating burnout and masking related to neurodivergence, and managing caregiving responsibilities and healthcare advocacy stress.

What type of therapy and evaluations does Sam use?
Sam uses EMDR as a Certified therapist and Consultant-in-Training, provides structured, neurodiversity-affirming ADHD and autism evaluations, and offers trauma-informed, direct, and collaborative therapy focused on real-world application and meaningful, lasting change.

Who is a good fit to work with Sam?
Sam may be a good fit for adults who want therapy that feels human and authentic (including honesty and humor), who are exploring ADHD or autism, who are feeling overwhelmed by caregiving or advocacy roles, or who are navigating trauma and complex life experiences and looking for both clarity and practical support.

Does Samantha Willi offer telehealth in Ohio?
Yes. Sam provides telehealth counseling and evaluation services through CLE Counseling and Wellness Center, serving adults located throughout Ohio.

Where is Samantha Willi’s counseling practice based?
Sam practices with CLE Counseling and Wellness Center in Westlake, Ohio, and offers telehealth sessions to clients in Cuyahoga County, Lorain County, and across the state.

What can clients expect in therapy with Sam?
Clients can expect a direct, collaborative, and real therapeutic relationship—one that balances authenticity and humor with strong clinical structure and EMDR- and assessment-informed work—to help them better understand themselves and make changes that feel meaningful and sustainable.