Amber M. Samuels, Ms, Lgpc (Dc), Ncc, Ccc
About Amber M. Samuels, Ms, Lgpc (Dc), Ncc, Ccc
Amber M. Samuels is a Career Services Fellow at The George Washington University, focusing on advocacy for marginalized communities and culturally responsive clinical practice. She holds multiple certifications and supervises master's level counselors-in-training while pursuing research on multicultural counseling practices.
Work at The George Washington University
Amber M. Samuels has been serving as a Career Services Fellow at the W. Scott Amey Career Services Center since 2017. In this role, she focuses on providing career guidance and support to students. Additionally, she has held various positions at The George Washington University, including Clinical Supervisor in the Graduate School of Education and Human Development since 2020. Previously, she worked as a Doctoral Clinical Supervisor and a Resident Director. Her extensive experience at this institution highlights her commitment to student development and career readiness.
Education and Expertise
Amber M. Samuels holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counseling and Human Development from The George Washington University, which she completed from 2017 to 2021. She also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Radford University and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology with a developmental emphasis from Randolph-Macon College. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Certified Career Counselor™ (CCC), demonstrating her expertise in counseling and career services.
Background
Amber M. Samuels has a diverse professional background in counseling and education. She began her career as an Undergraduate Intern at The Faison Center in 2014 and progressed through various roles, including Graduate Assistant and Career Counselor at Radford University. Her experience includes working as a Psychotherapist at RE-NEW Psychological Services and as a counseling intern in multiple settings. This breadth of experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the counseling field and the challenges faced by students.
Research Focus and Advocacy
Amber M. Samuels focuses her research on advocacy for marginalized communities and culturally responsive clinical practice. She is involved in empirical investigations examining the experiences of women of color with microaggressions and multicultural counseling practices. Her work aims to inform and enhance culturally sensitive practices in counseling, particularly in training future counselors to address the needs of diverse populations.
Professional Certifications and Roles
Amber M. Samuels is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in the District of Columbia and a certified MBTI® Practitioner. She supervises master's level counselors-in-training at The George Washington University, contributing to the professional development of future counselors. Her certifications and supervisory roles reflect her commitment to maintaining high standards in counseling education and practice.