Samantha is a board-certified Physician Assistant with a passion for Psychiatry and a commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh, she went on to obtain her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Seton Hill University in 2023. Samantha is also trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and believes in the importance of applying psychotherapy techniques to improve outcomes of psychiatric treatments.

Prior to joining Nexus, Samantha worked in inpatient psychiatry and has experience working with patients living with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses including mood, psychotic and anxiety/panic disorders, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD, with a focus in substance use disorders. Samantha is dedicated to empowering patients on their mental health journey and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health.

Fun Fact: Outside of work Samantha can be found seeking out unique experiences in Pittsburgh or exploring art and history museums.