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Samantha Silverman

LCSW
CEO
Silver Linings Mental Health
Country or state 
United States (Colorado)
Available to 
Global
City 
Arvada
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Current position (1)

CEO

Silver Linings Mental Health

Degrees (1)
MSW
CUNY Hunter
2003 to 2005

Bio

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Bio #1

Samantha Silverman is a 9/11 survivor, published author, and founder of Silver Linings Mental Health, a thriving trauma-informed group practice in Colorado with a team of 17 dedicated clinicians. Her journey through unimaginable trauma has shaped her life’s mission: to help others not just heal—but thrive.

As both a survivor and a clinician, Samantha brings a rare dual perspective to her work, blending lived experience with professional expertise. She champions the concept of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG)—the idea that individuals can emerge from adversity with renewed strength, deeper purpose, and greater resilience

Bio #2

Samantha Silverman is a 9/11 survivor, therapist, and founder who speaks with rare vulnerability and clinical clarity. She delivers powerful keynotes on post-traumatic growth, trauma-informed leadership, resilient entrepreneurship, and building mental-health systems that truly heal. As the owner of a thriving group practice of 17 trauma-informed clinicians, she brings lived experience and professional expertise to every audience—from conferences and universities to corporate and community events. Samantha’s story and insights have been featured on Fox News, Newsweek, Spectrum News, Bustle, Parade, Yahoo Life, and more, with a documentary currently pending at Sundance. Her voice reliably shapes conversations that matter.

Presentations

Presentations (1)
Post Traumatic Growth and Resiliency

Samantha speaks with vulnerability, clinical insight, and hope, making her a powerful presence at conferences, corporate events, universities, and community forums. Signature topics include:
• The Power of Post-Traumatic Growth: Finding strength and meaning after crisis
• Trauma-Informed Care in Practice and Leadership: Building organizations that heal
• From Survivor to Founder: Lessons in resilience and entrepreneurship after tragedy
• Mental Health at Scale: Leading a thriving group practice with 20 trauma-informed therapists
Media & Recognition
Samantha’s story and expertise have been featured on:
• Fox News
• Newsweek
• New York 1/Spectrum News
• WPEC-TV
• Bustle
• Parade Magazine
• Yahoo Life
• Parents Magazine
• Authority Magazine
• Fox News Podcast
• Sundance Film Festival (application pending for documentary based on her 9/11 survival and journey of growth)
Her voice has become a trusted resource in shaping conversations

Past talks (4)
Build A Thriving Practice
Thrive Summit
Costa Rica
Building a Thriving Network
The Group Practice Exchange Podcast
Online
Navigating Mental Health
The Female Millionaire Show
Online
Trauma Transformed
Pizetta Media: Content with a Cause
Online
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Books & Articles (6)

Silver Linings: From Surviving to Thriving After 9/11
2025
Authority Magazine: Rebuilding After Trauma
Parents Magazine
Very Well Mind
Parade Magazine
Bustle Magazine

Expertise (13)

Healthcare
Other
Health & Well-being
Leadership
PTSD 9/11 story Female Founder female advisor Female Speaker Clinical Mental Health Entrepreneurship and mental health Growth Becoming a Resilient Leader

Reviews

Testimonials (1)
  • Samantha Silverman, LCSW delivers an unforgettable and deeply impactful presentation grounded in both extensive personal experience with PTSD and decades of clinical expertise. As a successful mental health practice owner and accomplished author, Samantha Silverman blends evidence-based insight with authentic storytelling in a way that resonates with every audience—clinicians, leaders, survivors, and community members alike. Her ability to translate complex trauma concepts into clear, actionable strategies is exceptional. She speaks with a rare combination of vulnerability, authority, and compassion, helping listeners feel both seen and empowered. Participants consistently describe her sessions as transformative, practical, and emotionally grounding. Beyond her compelling presence, Samantha Silverman brings a depth of professionalism—punctual, well-prepared, collaborative with organizers, and highly responsive to each group’s needs. Her workshops and keynotes not only inspire but offer tools that organizations can implement immediately to improve wellbeing, resilience, and trauma-informed practice. In every respect, Samantha Silverman is an extraordinary speaker whose wisdom, warmth, and expertise leave a lasting imprint. I recommend her without reservation to any conference, organization, or team seeking a powerful, credible, and deeply human voice on trauma, healing, and post-traumatic growth.
    Eric Smith
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Why choose me? 

Samantha Silverman is a 9/11 survivor, therapist, mental health business owner, and author.

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