Clinical Social Worker
1009 Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI
48708
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.
ADD & ADHD
Adolescent Substance Use
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Case Management
Coping Skills
Depression
EMDR
Family and Couples Counseling
GeneSight Testing
Group Therapy
Hepatitis C
Individual Counseling
Kratom
Medication Assisted Treatment
Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder
Medications for Mental Health Conditions
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Medications for Stimulant Use Disorder
Mood Disorders
OCD
PTSD
Play Therapy
Recovery Coaching
Relapse Prevention
Substance Use Disorder
Trauma
Locations (8)
Recovery Pathways, LLC
380 Mill St
Ortonville, MI, 48462
500 Hancock Street
Saginaw, MI, 48602
655 E. Cedar Ave.
Gladwin, MI, 48624
805 Townsend
Suite 2
Midland, MI, 48640
1000 West Cedar St
Standish, MI, 48658
1009 Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI, 48708
211 N. Shiawassee St.
Suite A
Corunna, MI, 48817
301 S Crapo St
Mt Pleasant, MI, 48858
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NPI Number
1750929063
Provider's Gender
Female
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