Midwest Behavioral Clinic

Meet Andrea Witt, LLMSW — the newest member of the Midwest Behavioral Clinic team! 💚

Andrea knows that reaching out for support isn’t always easy. Her goal is to make therapy feel welcoming, comfortable, and judgment-free — a place where you can show up as you are and work through what’s happening at a pace that feels right for you.

She works primarily with teens, college students, young adults, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, and substance use concerns.

And because life doesn’t always fit neatly into a 9-to-5 schedule:

🌙 Evening appointments in Fenton
📅 Saturday appointments in Grand Blanc
💻 Evening & Saturday online therapy

Andrea is accepting new patients now.

Learn more about Andrea at the link below or visit the link in our bio:

midwestbehavioralclinic.com/therapists/andrea-witt

Life has a funny habit of changing the plan without checking your calendar first.

A new job. A breakup. Parenting changes. Kids leaving home. Health concerns. Career stress. Loss. Retirement. Or simply realizing that the way you’ve always handled things isn’t working quite as well anymore.

Meet Dawn Hardin, LLMSW, a new therapist joining Midwest Behavioral Clinic in Howell who is accepting new patients now.

Dawn works with adolescents and adults as they navigate difficult emotions, relationships, stress, burnout, grief, anxiety, depression, identity, and major life transitions.

Her style is centered around understanding your individual story, recognizing the strengths you already have, and helping you develop healthier perspectives and patterns for whatever comes next.

Therapy doesn’t mean somebody hands you a completely new life.

It can help you get better tools for the one you already have.

Dawn is currently accepting new patients in Howell and through online therapy in Michigan.

Meet Dawn:
https://www.midwestbehavioralclinic.com/therapists/dawn-hardin

Every child experiences the world a little differently.

Some children communicate differently. Some learn differently. Some feel everything at full volume. Some can explain how an entire video game works but suddenly forget every word they know when you ask, “How was school?”

Different does not mean broken.

Meet Tamara Sampson, M.A., LLP, a Limited Licensed Psychologist with 30 years of experience working with children. Tamara has specialized training and extensive experience supporting neurodivergent children, including children with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, cognitive challenges, anxiety, behavioral concerns, and mood disorders.

Her approach is developmental, trauma-informed, and individualized. Rather than focusing only on the behavior adults can see, Tamara works to understand the emotional, social, cognitive, developmental, and physical needs underneath it.

She also helps parents feel more confident in understanding and supporting their child—without expecting anyone in the family to have all the answers on day one.

Tamara sees clients in Grand Blanc and through online therapy in Michigan.

Learn more:
https://www.midwestbehavioralclinic.com/therapists/tamara-sampson

Or Call: 810-584-0070

Life does not come with a service manual.

That would be convenient, especially on the days when every emotional warning light seems to turn on at the same time.

Meet Caira Trapp, LLMSW, a therapist at Midwest Behavioral Clinic who helps children, teens, adults, and couples better understand what they are feeling, how past experiences may be affecting the present, and what steps may help them move forward.

Caira works with concerns including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, family and relationship difficulties, substance use, grief, trauma, and major life transitions. Her style is warm, genuine, and easy to talk with—without judgment and without expecting you to have everything figured out before the first appointment.

Caira is currently accepting new clients in Highland and Howell MI and through telehealth / online therapy.

Learn more or request an appointment:
https://www.midwestbehavioralclinic.com/therapists/caira-trapp

Being mentally tough doesn’t mean pretending nothing gets to you.

Athletes know this better than most. You can train hard, show up, push through, and still have days when your brain decides to run an entirely different play.

Meet **Samantha “Sam” Nowell, LLPC**, a therapist at Midwest Behavioral Clinic who works with children and adults, with a special focus on ages 5–25.

As a former college athlete herself, Sam understands the pressure that can come with performance, expectations, competition, school, relationships, and figuring out who you are beyond the scoreboard.

She works with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, sports performance, intense emotions, and life transitions. Her approach combines practical tools from CBT and DBT with motivational interviewing, acceptance, and strengths-based therapy.

The goal isn’t to “toughen up.” It’s learning how to understand what’s happening, develop better tools, and keep moving forward.

Sam is available in **Howell and through online therapy in Michigan**.

Meet Sam or request an appointment:
https://www.midwestbehavioralclinic.com/therapists/samantha-nowell

Kids do not come with an owner’s manual.

And somehow, “Have you tried turning them off and back on again?” is not considered sound parenting advice.

Meet Tamara Sampson, M.A., LLP, a Limited Licensed Psychologist with 30 years of experience helping children and families.

Tamara works with children experiencing autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, behavioral challenges, mood concerns, school difficulties, trauma, and other developmental or emotional needs. She takes time to understand the whole child—their strengths, challenges, relationships, development, and individual way of experiencing the world.

Just as importantly, Tamara helps parents better understand what their child may be communicating through their emotions and behavior. Because sometimes a tough day is just a tough day—and sometimes it is a child asking for help in the only way they know how.

Tamara provides therapy in Grand Blanc and through online therapy in Michigan.

Learn more about Tamara or request an appointment:
https://www.midwestbehavioralclinic.com/therapists/tamara-sampson

Meet Caira Trapp, LLMSW, one of the newest therapists at Midwest Behavioral Clinic. Caira works with children, teens, adults, and couples who may be navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, substance use, major life changes, or simply the feeling that something needs to change.

Her style is warm, conversational, and down-to-earth. She offers a supportive space where you can be honest, feel heard, and receive a little gentle accountability when it is helpful.

Caira is currently accepting new clients in Highland, Howell, and through online therapy.

Learn more about Caira or request an appointment:
https://www.midwestbehavioralclinic.com/therapists/caira-trapp

Summer's not done... Feeling the pressure to cram everything in before schools starts? You're not alone.

From childcare and camps to vacations and trying to create the "perfect summer," many parents are carrying a mental load nobody sees.

Read Part 1 of our newest blog and discover why summer can actually increase stress for parents—and what you can do about it.

Summer Stress Part 1: Surviving Michigan’s Short, Overbooked Summer as a Parent — Midwest Behavioral Clinic Short Michigan summers can mean big stress for parents. Learn non-obvious ways to ease burnout and how Midwest Behavioral Clinic can support your mental health.

One minute you’re celebrating the end of school. The next, your house feels like a mix between a day camp, a night shift, and a group chat that never stops talking.
If your summer has already included boredom, screen-time battles, or the classic “I’m hungry” five minutes after eating—you’re not alone.

When Summer Break, Isn’t a Break… — Midwest Behavioral Clinic One minute you’re celebrating the end of school. The next, your house feels like a mix between a day camp, a night shift, and a group chat that never stops talking. If your summer has already included boredom, screen-time battles, or the classic “I’m hungry” five minutes after eating—you.....

What to Expect When Starting Therapy

Our latest blog is a walk though of what you can expect, realistic expiations, and a light at the end of the tunnel. A guide for those who put off therapy too long, and a preview if your just curious or could use just a bit of help.

https://www.midwestbehavioralclinic.com/blog/what-to-expect-when-starting-therapy

Midwest Behavioral Clinic Psychological Clinic offering a full range of therapy and counseling services for children, youth, adults, couples and families.