Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
As an Addiction Medicine Physician, Family Medicine Physician and Obesity Medicine Physician with fellowship training in Primary Care Psychiatry, Functional & Integrative Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, I have a special interest in providing care for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, obsessive compulsive and related disorders, ADHD, substance use disorders and psychotic disorders with psychopharmacology and abbreviated CBT. I work hard to establish trusting and meaningful relationships with patients and their families for the best care results. Outside of medicine I enjoy community service, reading and spending time with family.
Recovery Pathways, LLC provides comprehensive outpatient care for adolescents and adults facing substance use and mental health challenges. Serving Bay City, Corunna, Gladwin, Ortonville, Midland, and Mount Pleasant, Michigan, we offer compassionate, individualized treatment in a confidential and supportive setting.
Since 2009, Recovery Pathways, LLC has helped individuals and families across multiple counties access evidence-based care designed to support lasting recovery and improved emotional wellness. We offer GeneSight® testing for accurate medication management and to support our three-step rehabilitation programs.
Our team includes addictionists, psychiatrists, licensed master social workers, licensed professional counselors, case managers, medical assistants, certified alcohol and drug counselors, and a recovery coach.
Services include individual counseling, group therapy, family and couples counseling, play therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), psychiatric evaluations, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with SUBOXONE® and VIVITROL®, recovery coaching, case management, and care coordination.
Recovery Pathways, LLC also works closely with referral sources, including health care providers, educators, family members, Child Protective Services (CPS), probation services, and other community programs.
Everyone here is guided by the philosophy that substance use disorder and other mental health conditions are progressive illnesses. They’re treatable with professional, compassionate care, supportive family involvement, and education. Our goal is to light the path to a fulfilling long-term recovery.
Licensed by the state of Michigan and accredited by The Joint Commission, we deliver strengths-focused care guided by American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria, clear communication, and a commitment to helping each patient build coping skills, prevent relapse, and move toward a healthier future.
Call Recovery Pathways, LLC or book an appointment online today to access high-quality mental health care.
Samantha Bandlow is a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), and ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). She specializes in working with adolescents navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and major life transitions, including family changes, identity development, and peer or relationship challenges.
Samantha has extensive experience supporting adolescents impacted by family substance use and those experiencing substance use of their own. She also has experience working with justice-involved youth, providing support that is both trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate. She is deeply committed to helping teens build self-worth, increase independence, and develop a stronger, more stable sense of identity.
Her clinical approach is client-centered and strength-based, integrating evidence-based modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. Samantha is skilled at engaging adolescents who may be hesitant about therapy, helping them connect with their own motivations for change. She strives to create a supportive and empowering environment where teens can grow at their own pace, with a focus on emotional regulation, executive functioning, resilience, and long-term stability.
She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University, completing her graduate studies in 2023. Her professional background includes extensive crisis response experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, along with specialized work addressing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Samantha believes healing begins in safe, nonjudgmental spaces where individuals can explore their experiences and emotions with authenticity. She brings a calm, grounding presence to her work, helping adolescents build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and regain a sense of control in their lives.
Outside of her clinical work, Samantha enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs. In her free time, she also enjoys discovering and trying new recipes.
Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician Founder & CEO – Midwest Wellness & Wound Care
Dr. Kinya Kamau, MD, is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Midwest Wellness & Wound Care, a physician-directed multi-state medical organization specializing in mobile wound care, chronic disease management, and telemedicine services.
With more than 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Kamau has dedicated her career to improving outcomes for medically complex patients through evidence-based care delivered directly at the bedside. Her work focuses on patients living with chronic wounds, diabetes, vascular disease, mobility limitations, and other conditions that interfere with healing.
Dr. Kamau leads a physician-directed wound care program that delivers advanced bedside wound management in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, rehabilitation centers, and private residences across multiple states. Her model integrates Internal Medicine expertise, regulatory compliance, and structured clinical workflows to improve healing outcomes while supporting healthcare facilities with Medicare-aligned documentation.
Her mission is simple but powerful: provide compassionate, evidence-driven care that restores health, mobility, and dignity for patients living with chronic wounds.
Professional Credentials
Dr. Kamau brings more than two decades of medical experience in Internal Medicine and complex chronic disease management. Her clinical background includes extensive experience caring for medically fragile adults in hospital, outpatient, and post-acute care settings.
She has dedicated much of her career to treating patients with:
chronic wounds
diabetes
vascular disease
renal dysfunction
mobility limitations
These conditions frequently impair wound healing and require a comprehensive medical approach.
Dr. Kamau earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Nairobi, where she developed a strong academic foundation in internal medicine, complex disease management, and patient-centered clinical care.
She later completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Oklahoma, where she refined her expertise in diagnosing and managing complex medical conditions affecting adult patients.
Following residency, Dr. Kamau completed advanced fellowship training in nephrology, expanding her expertise in:
kidney disease
hypertension
electrolyte disorders
metabolic conditions
systemic illnesses that influence wound healing
Dr. Kamau currently maintains active medical licenses in multiple U.S. states, allowing her to oversee physician-directed wound care services across diverse healthcare environments including:
skilled nursing facilities
assisted living communities
rehabilitation centers
private residences
Through Midwest Wellness & Wound Care, she leads a multi-state physician wound care program designed to deliver advanced bedside wound treatment while maintaining strict alignment with Medicare documentation standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
Quick Credentials Summary
Board Certification Internal Medicine
Medical School University of Nairobi – Doctor of Medicine
Residency Training Internal Medicine – University of Oklahoma
Fellowship Training Nephrology- University of Oklahoma
Clinical Experience 20+ years in Internal Medicine and complex chronic disease management
Clinical Focus
Mobile wound care
Chronic wound management
Diabetic wound care
Pressure injury management
Post-acute care medicine
Practice Model
Physician-directed mobile wound care and telemedicine services
Practice Leadership
Founder & CEO – Midwest Wellness & Wound Care
Practice Settings
Skilled nursing facilities
Assisted living communities
Rehabilitation centers
Private residences
Medical Education and Training
Dr. Kamau earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Nairobi, where she developed a strong foundation in internal medicine, complex disease management, and patient-centered clinical care.
She later completed her Internal Medicine residency training at the University of Oklahoma, where she further refined her expertise in diagnosing and managing complex medical conditions affecting adult patients.
Internal Medicine training provides a comprehensive understanding of the interconnected systems that influence healing. Conditions such as:
diabetes
cardiovascular disease
kidney dysfunction
malnutrition
vascular compromise
frequently contribute to delayed wound healing.
Dr. Kamau’s training enables her to evaluate wounds within the full medical context of the patient rather than focusing solely on the skin surface. This systemic perspective forms the foundation of her approach to chronic wound management.
Board-Certified Internal Medicine Expertise
As a Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician, Dr. Kamau approaches wound care through the lens of whole-patient medicine.
Chronic wounds rarely exist in isolation. They often develop because of underlying physiologic dysfunction that impairs tissue repair.
Common systemic contributors include:
diabetes and poor glycemic control
peripheral vascular disease
venous insufficiency
cardiac disease
renal impairment
malnutrition
neuropathy
immobility
medication side effects
chronic inflammation
By addressing these root contributors alongside local wound treatment, Dr. Kamau’s approach improves healing potential and reduces the risk of complications such as infection, hospitalization, or limb loss.
This integrated medical strategy is a key differentiator between physician-directed wound care and fragmented treatment models that rely solely on topical wound management.
Founder of Midwest Wellness & Wound Care
Dr. Kamau founded Midwest Wellness & Wound Care to address a critical gap in post-acute medicine.
Many patients with chronic wounds live in environments where transportation to specialty wound clinics is difficult or unsafe. Skilled nursing residents, assisted living residents, and homebound individuals often experience delays in wound evaluation simply because they cannot easily travel to outpatient facilities.
The mobile wound care model solves this problem by bringing advanced wound care directly to the patient.
Under Dr. Kamau’s leadership, Midwest Wellness & Wound Care provides physician-directed bedside wound care services that allow patients to receive specialized treatment in the environment where they live.
This model improves:
access to care
early wound detection
treatment timeliness
interdisciplinary communication
patient comfort and safety
It also allows physicians to observe real-world factors affecting wound healing, including mobility limitations, pressure exposure, nutritional status, and environmental risks.
Multi-State Medical Practice
Dr. Kamau currently holds active medical licenses in numerous states across the United States, allowing her organization to expand access to physician-directed wound care services across diverse regions.
States where Dr. Kamau is licensed in over 40 states.
Operating across multiple states requires a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, payer policies, and state medical board requirements.
This regulatory fluency allows Midwest Wellness & Wound Care to expand safely while maintaining strict compliance with healthcare laws and reimbursement guidelines.
Mobile Wound Care: Bringing Advanced Treatment to the Bedside
Mobile wound care represents a major advancement in how chronic wounds are treated.
Traditional wound care models rely heavily on outpatient clinics or hospital-based services, which can create barriers for medically fragile patients.
Dr. Kamau’s physician-directed mobile wound care model places advanced wound care directly at the bedside.
Patients may receive care in:
skilled nursing facilities
assisted living communities
rehabilitation centers
long-term care facilities
private residences
By eliminating transportation barriers, patients receive faster evaluations and more consistent follow-up.
Early intervention is one of the most important factors influencing wound healing outcomes.
Chronic Wounds Treated
Dr. Kamau’s clinical program manages a wide range of wound conditions commonly seen in post-acute medicine.
These include:
Diabetic Foot Ulcers Neuropathy, vascular compromise, and metabolic dysfunction contribute to tissue breakdown.
Pressure Injuries Prolonged pressure restricts blood flow and damages tissue.
Venous Leg Ulcers Venous insufficiency and edema lead to chronic lower extremity wounds.
Arterial Ulcers Poor arterial circulation limits oxygen delivery to tissues.
Post-Surgical Wounds Incisions may fail to heal due to infection or systemic illness.
Traumatic Wounds Skin tears and injuries are common in elderly populations.
Chronic Non-Healing Wounds Persistent wounds require a comprehensive medical approach.
Structured Wound Evaluation
Every wound evaluation follows a standardized clinical protocol that includes:
precise wound location documentation
wound length, width, and depth measurement
tissue type identification
exudate evaluation
periwound assessment
infection surveillance
perfusion evaluation
pressure offloading strategies
This structured methodology supports accurate monitoring of wound progression and Medicare-compliant documentation.
Advanced Wound Treatment Modalities
Treatment plans are tailored to each patient and may include:
conservative sharp debridement
antimicrobial dressings
moisture-balance therapy
collagen-based wound matrices
compression therapy
edema management
negative pressure wound therapy
cellular and tissue-based products when appropriate
Medicare-Aligned Documentation
Providing wound care in long-term care environments requires careful adherence to Medicare documentation standards.
Dr. Kamau’s program emphasizes:
medical necessity documentation
CPT coding accuracy
ICD-10 diagnosis specificity
Local Coverage Determination adherence
wound progression documentation
treatment response monitoring
Telemedicine Services
In addition to mobile wound care, Dr. Kamau oversees telemedicine services that expand access to medical care.
Services may include:
primary care consultations
chronic disease follow-up
medication management
behavioral health support
preventive care evaluations
Telehealth allows patients to receive ongoing medical support between in-person visits while maintaining continuity of care.
Commitment to Patient-Centered Care
At the center of Dr. Kamau’s work is a commitment to improving the lives of patients living with chronic wounds and complex medical conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wound Care Physicians
What does a wound care physician do?
A wound care physician specializes in diagnosing and treating chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, venous leg ulcers, arterial ulcers, and non-healing surgical wounds. They provide advanced wound treatments, debridement procedures, and medical oversight to support healing.
When should someone see a wound care physician?
Patients should see a wound care physician when a wound does not improve after several weeks of standard treatment, or when conditions such as diabetes, vascular disease, or immobility increase the risk of delayed healing.
Can wound care physicians treat patients in nursing facilities?
Yes. Many wound care physicians provide bedside services in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, rehabilitation centers, and private homes to ensure patients receive timely evaluation and treatment.
Recovery Pathways, LLC provides comprehensive outpatient care for adolescents and adults facing substance use and mental health challenges. Serving Bay City, Corunna, Gladwin, Ortonville, Midland, and Mount Pleasant, Michigan, we offer compassionate, individualized treatment in a confidential and supportive setting.
Since 2009, Recovery Pathways, LLC has helped individuals and families across multiple counties access evidence-based care designed to support lasting recovery and improved emotional wellness. We offer GeneSight® testing for accurate medication management and to support our three-step rehabilitation programs.
Our team includes addictionists, psychiatrists, licensed master social workers, licensed professional counselors, case managers, medical assistants, certified alcohol and drug counselors, and a recovery coach.
Services include individual counseling, group therapy, family and couples counseling, play therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), psychiatric evaluations, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with SUBOXONE® and VIVITROL®, recovery coaching, case management, and care coordination.
Recovery Pathways, LLC also works closely with referral sources, including health care providers, educators, family members, Child Protective Services (CPS), probation services, and other community programs.
Everyone here is guided by the philosophy that substance use disorder and other mental health conditions are progressive illnesses. They’re treatable with professional, compassionate care, supportive family involvement, and education. Our goal is to light the path to a fulfilling long-term recovery.
Licensed by the state of Michigan and accredited by The Joint Commission, we deliver strengths-focused care guided by American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria, clear communication, and a commitment to helping each patient build coping skills, prevent relapse, and move toward a healthier future.
Call Recovery Pathways, LLC or book an appointment online today to access high-quality mental health care.
Samantha Bandlow is a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), and ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). She specializes in working with adolescents navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and major life transitions, including family changes, identity development, and peer or relationship challenges.
Samantha has extensive experience supporting adolescents impacted by family substance use and those experiencing substance use of their own. She also has experience working with justice-involved youth, providing support that is both trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate. She is deeply committed to helping teens build self-worth, increase independence, and develop a stronger, more stable sense of identity.
Her clinical approach is client-centered and strength-based, integrating evidence-based modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. Samantha is skilled at engaging adolescents who may be hesitant about therapy, helping them connect with their own motivations for change. She strives to create a supportive and empowering environment where teens can grow at their own pace, with a focus on emotional regulation, executive functioning, resilience, and long-term stability.
She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University, completing her graduate studies in 2023. Her professional background includes extensive crisis response experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, along with specialized work addressing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Samantha believes healing begins in safe, nonjudgmental spaces where individuals can explore their experiences and emotions with authenticity. She brings a calm, grounding presence to her work, helping adolescents build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and regain a sense of control in their lives.
Outside of her clinical work, Samantha enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs. In her free time, she also enjoys discovering and trying new recipes.
The satisfaction that comes from helping others is what influenced Dr. Teona to become a physician. She said, “I hold each of my patients close to my heart; every patient is important. It’s the best reward knowing I may have made a difference in their lives.”
Dr. Teona says open, trusting communication is something she believes is important when treating patients. “I will take the time to answer questions and give patients the best knowledge that I have,” she said. “My goal is to help them stay happy and healthy with the necessary treatments.”
Recovery Pathways, LLC provides comprehensive outpatient care for adolescents and adults facing substance use and mental health challenges. Serving Bay City, Corunna, Gladwin, Ortonville, Midland, and Mount Pleasant, Michigan, we offer compassionate, individualized treatment in a confidential and supportive setting.
Since 2009, Recovery Pathways, LLC has helped individuals and families across multiple counties access evidence-based care designed to support lasting recovery and improved emotional wellness. We offer GeneSight® testing for accurate medication management and to support our three-step rehabilitation programs.
Our team includes addictionists, psychiatrists, licensed master social workers, licensed professional counselors, case managers, medical assistants, certified alcohol and drug counselors, and a recovery coach.
Services include individual counseling, group therapy, family and couples counseling, play therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), psychiatric evaluations, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with SUBOXONE® and VIVITROL®, recovery coaching, case management, and care coordination.
Recovery Pathways, LLC also works closely with referral sources, including health care providers, educators, family members, Child Protective Services (CPS), probation services, and other community programs.
Everyone here is guided by the philosophy that substance use disorder and other mental health conditions are progressive illnesses. They’re treatable with professional, compassionate care, supportive family involvement, and education. Our goal is to light the path to a fulfilling long-term recovery.
Licensed by the state of Michigan and accredited by The Joint Commission, we deliver strengths-focused care guided by American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria, clear communication, and a commitment to helping each patient build coping skills, prevent relapse, and move toward a healthier future.
Call Recovery Pathways, LLC or book an appointment online today to access high-quality mental health care.
Samantha Bandlow is a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), and ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). She specializes in working with adolescents navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and major life transitions, including family changes, identity development, and peer or relationship challenges.
Samantha has extensive experience supporting adolescents impacted by family substance use and those experiencing substance use of their own. She also has experience working with justice-involved youth, providing support that is both trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate. She is deeply committed to helping teens build self-worth, increase independence, and develop a stronger, more stable sense of identity.
Her clinical approach is client-centered and strength-based, integrating evidence-based modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. Samantha is skilled at engaging adolescents who may be hesitant about therapy, helping them connect with their own motivations for change. She strives to create a supportive and empowering environment where teens can grow at their own pace, with a focus on emotional regulation, executive functioning, resilience, and long-term stability.
She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University, completing her graduate studies in 2023. Her professional background includes extensive crisis response experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, along with specialized work addressing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Samantha believes healing begins in safe, nonjudgmental spaces where individuals can explore their experiences and emotions with authenticity. She brings a calm, grounding presence to her work, helping adolescents build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and regain a sense of control in their lives.
Outside of her clinical work, Samantha enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs. In her free time, she also enjoys discovering and trying new recipes.
Recovery Pathways, LLC provides comprehensive outpatient care for adolescents and adults facing substance use and mental health challenges. Serving Bay City, Corunna, Gladwin, Ortonville, Midland, and Mount Pleasant, Michigan, we offer compassionate, individualized treatment in a confidential and supportive setting.
Since 2009, Recovery Pathways, LLC has helped individuals and families across multiple counties access evidence-based care designed to support lasting recovery and improved emotional wellness. We offer GeneSight® testing for accurate medication management and to support our three-step rehabilitation programs.
Our team includes addictionists, psychiatrists, licensed master social workers, licensed professional counselors, case managers, medical assistants, certified alcohol and drug counselors, and a recovery coach.
Services include individual counseling, group therapy, family and couples counseling, play therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), psychiatric evaluations, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with SUBOXONE® and VIVITROL®, recovery coaching, case management, and care coordination.
Recovery Pathways, LLC also works closely with referral sources, including health care providers, educators, family members, Child Protective Services (CPS), probation services, and other community programs.
Everyone here is guided by the philosophy that substance use disorder and other mental health conditions are progressive illnesses. They’re treatable with professional, compassionate care, supportive family involvement, and education. Our goal is to light the path to a fulfilling long-term recovery.
Licensed by the state of Michigan and accredited by The Joint Commission, we deliver strengths-focused care guided by American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria, clear communication, and a commitment to helping each patient build coping skills, prevent relapse, and move toward a healthier future.
Call Recovery Pathways, LLC or book an appointment online today to access high-quality mental health care.
Samantha Bandlow is a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), and ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). She specializes in working with adolescents navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and major life transitions, including family changes, identity development, and peer or relationship challenges.
Samantha has extensive experience supporting adolescents impacted by family substance use and those experiencing substance use of their own. She also has experience working with justice-involved youth, providing support that is both trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate. She is deeply committed to helping teens build self-worth, increase independence, and develop a stronger, more stable sense of identity.
Her clinical approach is client-centered and strength-based, integrating evidence-based modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. Samantha is skilled at engaging adolescents who may be hesitant about therapy, helping them connect with their own motivations for change. She strives to create a supportive and empowering environment where teens can grow at their own pace, with a focus on emotional regulation, executive functioning, resilience, and long-term stability.
She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University, completing her graduate studies in 2023. Her professional background includes extensive crisis response experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, along with specialized work addressing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Samantha believes healing begins in safe, nonjudgmental spaces where individuals can explore their experiences and emotions with authenticity. She brings a calm, grounding presence to her work, helping adolescents build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and regain a sense of control in their lives.
Outside of her clinical work, Samantha enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs. In her free time, she also enjoys discovering and trying new recipes.
Recovery Pathways, LLC provides comprehensive outpatient care for adolescents and adults facing substance use and mental health challenges. Serving Bay City, Corunna, Gladwin, Ortonville, Midland, and Mount Pleasant, Michigan, we offer compassionate, individualized treatment in a confidential and supportive setting.
Since 2009, Recovery Pathways, LLC has helped individuals and families across multiple counties access evidence-based care designed to support lasting recovery and improved emotional wellness. We offer GeneSight® testing for accurate medication management and to support our three-step rehabilitation programs.
Our team includes addictionists, psychiatrists, licensed master social workers, licensed professional counselors, case managers, medical assistants, certified alcohol and drug counselors, and a recovery coach.
Services include individual counseling, group therapy, family and couples counseling, play therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), psychiatric evaluations, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with SUBOXONE® and VIVITROL®, recovery coaching, case management, and care coordination.
Recovery Pathways, LLC also works closely with referral sources, including health care providers, educators, family members, Child Protective Services (CPS), probation services, and other community programs.
Everyone here is guided by the philosophy that substance use disorder and other mental health conditions are progressive illnesses. They’re treatable with professional, compassionate care, supportive family involvement, and education. Our goal is to light the path to a fulfilling long-term recovery.
Licensed by the state of Michigan and accredited by The Joint Commission, we deliver strengths-focused care guided by American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria, clear communication, and a commitment to helping each patient build coping skills, prevent relapse, and move toward a healthier future.
Call Recovery Pathways, LLC or book an appointment online today to access high-quality mental health care.
Samantha Bandlow is a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), and ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). She specializes in working with adolescents navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and major life transitions, including family changes, identity development, and peer or relationship challenges.
Samantha has extensive experience supporting adolescents impacted by family substance use and those experiencing substance use of their own. She also has experience working with justice-involved youth, providing support that is both trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate. She is deeply committed to helping teens build self-worth, increase independence, and develop a stronger, more stable sense of identity.
Her clinical approach is client-centered and strength-based, integrating evidence-based modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. Samantha is skilled at engaging adolescents who may be hesitant about therapy, helping them connect with their own motivations for change. She strives to create a supportive and empowering environment where teens can grow at their own pace, with a focus on emotional regulation, executive functioning, resilience, and long-term stability.
She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University, completing her graduate studies in 2023. Her professional background includes extensive crisis response experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, along with specialized work addressing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Samantha believes healing begins in safe, nonjudgmental spaces where individuals can explore their experiences and emotions with authenticity. She brings a calm, grounding presence to her work, helping adolescents build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and regain a sense of control in their lives.
Outside of her clinical work, Samantha enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs. In her free time, she also enjoys discovering and trying new recipes.
