Introduction to Developmental Disabilities

Samantha’s introduction to developmental disabilities, unknowingly, came at an early age.

Samantha’s aunt was born with a cognitive disability.

Samatha described growing up with her aunt was like having a friend that just never became an adult. As Samantha matured and became older, she did not understand, at the time, why her aunt never matured.

It was not until adulthood while working in residential facilities for developmental disabilities that she recognized the mental health challenges her aunt has.

From Passion to Purpose

Samantha‘s initial passion and career goal was to care for babies by becoming a neonatologist. During the course of her college career she had some struggle with financial support which led her to start working in group homes for developmental disabilities.

She worked in group homes while she took time off college and this would bring her back to her early years of playing with her aunt.

She continued to support others with developmental disabilities, which led to her asking the question why do people do the things they do and act the way they act. This line of questioning led Samantha to re enroll in college and pursue mental health services.

New Beginnings

Her curiosity with trauma, depression, anxiety and mental health sparked a new calling. While enrolled in college, she obtained internships and gained experience with adolescence struggles, domestic violence and mental health,

Even though she had decided that this would be her new course, it wasn’t an easy task. She struggled to pass the clinical social worker exam, and this was partly due to not having clarity.

Samantha did not imagine that it would take her years to meet her goal of becoming a licensed clinical worker. She felt defeated but did not give up.

Clarity and Wellness Established

Samantha knew that just like her, many people are struggling due to a lack of clarity. Dropping out of college and struggling to pass her exam actually bore more clarity.

Samantha’s setbacks and challenges were necessary for her calling. Samantha obtained her license and now has over 5000 hours of training and development.

Samantha supports her clients from a place of clarity because she knows that the challenges ahead are meaningful to build mental and physical wellness you will need to achieve your goals.

This lack of clarity became the brand we know today as Clarity and Wellness, established in 2020.