Counseling Expertise by Carmelita R. Samuel

Mental Balance & Wellness Practice is led by Carmelita R. Samuel, LMSW, ACSW. She is a licensed clinical social worker with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan in 2001 and a BA in Psychology from St. Mary’s College of Orchard Lake. Samuel has 20 years of expertise working in both the public and private sectors. She is a clinical and macro-licensed social worker specializing in trauma therapy with adult individual population experience. She has also worked with the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office and has served on the Board of Directors for the Battering Intervention Services Coalition of Michigan.

Mental Balance & Wellness Practice

Licensed and Trained

Carmelita R. Samuel is a licensed to practice social work in the state of Michigan. She received specialized training in intimate partner violence, working with both victims/survivors and those who have perpetrated abuse. She has completed the EMDR training in 2021 and the Yoga Teacher Training in 2022, and she currently operates her own private practice located in Rochester Hills, MI and works both in-person and virtually.

Evidence-Based Counseling

Dedicated to social action and local volunteerism, our counselor focuses on helping clients reach their potential through goal-setting, establishing healthy boundaries, and empowering change. Using evidence-based methods, the clinic aims to challenge self-destructive patterns and improve life quality and relationships, incorporating clients' cultural, personal, and ethnic backgrounds into the counseling process.

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Get Started Today

If you find yourself stuck, struggling to trust, or disconnected from your inner self due to emotional pain or experiences, it's time to reach out. Our practice is dedicated to helping you overcome these barriers so you can lead a more fulfilling life. Book a session now.