Elizabeth Sampson

Elizabeth Sampson (pronouns: she/her) is a non-clinical social work intern whose interests include working with individuals with developmental disabilities, providing trauma informed care, and community advocacy. She is passionate about empowering others and dedicated to social equity. Elizabeth earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Akron, with a minor in Sociology. She is pursuing her master’s degree in social work at the University of Akron with specialized coursework in Spanish language and literature.

Non-clinical interns at Wellness Grove gain hands-on professional development experience through weekly group supervision meetings where they discuss cases, treatment approaches, and best practices with experienced clinicians.

Non-clinical interns have opportunities to interview clinicians in their areas of interest, contribute to evidence-based research and CEU content development, and explore specialized topics for publication.

Additional experiences include assisting with psychoeducational group therapy, attending community engagement and strategic partnership events, and developing clinical case conceptualization skills.

Beyond her clinical work, Elizabeth worked as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP). As a QIDP, she served individuals with varying developmental disabilities. Elizabeth’s hard work and tenacity have led her to be a fierce advocate for this population, and any others she serves. Throughout her life, she has also volunteered with unhoused populations. Elizabeth supported these individuals by connecting them with resources that could help provide their necessities. Her experience with these populations demonstrates her commitment to social work values.

Her strengths include: compassionate, kind, resilient, humble, inclusive, and celebrating diversity. Elizabeth’s approach is holistic, empathetic, and genuine with a client centered, whole person model.