Samantha Reis, ATR-BC

Expressive Arts Therapist

Samantha is a registered and board certified Art Therapist, an artist, and a mental health counselor among other labels. She studied at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia where she earned a BFA in Sculpture and Art Therapy in 2008. She then headed out west to Naropa University to earn her MA in Transpersonal Counseling and Art Therapy in 2013. She enthusiastically brings her experience with art as a tool of expression, personal growth, and transformation -with youth from inpatient, outpatient, residential, community based, school settings and foster care, to RAW.  

As an artist, Samantha loves to play with ink, metal, upcycling found objects, and book making. As a human, Samantha loves exploring the woods, nature, and traipsing around the country. As a counselor, Samantha enjoys teaching mindfulness skills and exploring ways to empower youth to find their passions, heal, and spark change.

Samantha joined the team at RAW in 2023.