Hi, I’m Sam!

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or like no one truly listens to what you're going through?
You’re not alone — and I’m here to help.

I’m Samantha ("Sam") O'Donnell, a psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner with over 8 years of experience helping people just like you navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life’s stressors.

I work with teens (9+), young adults, women, and anyone ready to stop just surviving — and start thriving.

Before working with me

You might feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally drained — like something’s off, but no one’s really listening. Maybe you’ve tried therapy, maybe even meds, but nothing seems to stick. You’re tired of being told it’s “just stress” or handed a quick fix that feels like a band-aid.

What care with me looks like

When we work together, we slow things down and actually figure out what your symptoms are trying to tell you. I believe the best outcomes come from combining thoughtful medication management with lifestyle support, and trauma-informed care. Every session is a judgment-free space to explore what’s happening in your brain, body, and life.

After working with me

You’ll feel understood, grounded, and supported — with a clear plan that actually makes sense for you. My goal isn’t just to medicate your symptoms. It’s to help you feel better for real, and reclaim the energy, focus, and calm you’ve been missing.

Certified Elite Brain Health Clinician (Amen University)
As a Certified Elite Brain Health Clinician with advanced training in neuroscience, holistic psychiatry, and functional brain health, I take a comprehensive approach to care. Rather than focusing solely on symptom relief, I work with clients to identify underlying biological, psychological, and lifestyle factors contributing to their mental health challenges. This allows us to develop personalized, integrative treatment plans that promote not only symptom improvement but long-term wellness and resilience.

Hormonal Foundations of Mental Health
I believe women are too often overlooked in mental health care. Women’s mental health is deeply influenced by hormonal changes across the lifespan, and treatment should reflect and respect these unique needs.

This advanced program, led by Dr. Jaquel Patterson and women’s health experts, explored how key hormones—such as thyroid hormones, estrogen, cortisol, DHEA, melatonin, oxytocin, and more—affect mood, cognition, and emotional well-being. The training also covered how to interpret advanced hormone and functional testing and how to create truly personalized treatment plans using nutrition, adaptogens, botanical medicine, and bioidentical hormone therapies.

  • Medication can prove to be extremely beneficial for some people and can improve certain symptoms. Before starting a medication, we will discuss the potential benefits, side effects, and alternatives so you can make an informed decision.

  • Getting 8 hours of sleep is no longer enough. The quality of the sleep is just as important, if not more important. Getting quality sleep allows our brains to detox. Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early can negatively affect your mental health.

  • The Standard American Diet is typically filled with processed foods that lack nutrients. Nutrient deficiencies are common and can contribute to a wide range of symptoms.

  • Loneliness has detrimental effects on mental health. Having a healthy support system and people surrounding you will be critical to improving mental health.

  • The benefits of exercise and movement are endless. In addition to increasing blood flow to the brain, exercise helps release feel good hormones and increases BDNF (miracle grow for your brain).

  • Chronic stress both damages the brain and the body. Finding habits that manage stress are crucial for mental and physical health.

More Than Medication:

A Holistic Approach

My goal is to empower you to build healthier brain habits, reduce stress, and enhance your quality of life — not just manage symptoms.

Are you ready to take the next step in your mental health journey?

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