Samantha Holdren

Samantha Holdren is a dedicated 5th year doctoral candidate in clinical psychology with a focus on forensics at Sam Houston State University.

Her practical experience includes working at diverse establishments like community clinics, probation departments, and inpatient psychiatric hospitals.

Samantha's expertise lies in forensic evaluations covering competency/sanity, risk, dangerousness, Sexually Violent Predator (SVP), and malingering.

She takes pleasure in conducting complex psychodiagnostic assessments and neuropsychological testing, along with providing therapy, especially in trauma, DBT, personality disorders, and serious mental illness (SMI) cases.

Research-wise, Samantha's interests revolve around sexual offending behaviors, personality disorders, victimization, and psychopathy.

Currently residing in Austin, Texas, Samantha looks forward to embarking on her final internship year before envisioning a career in an inpatient hospital setting, conducting assessments, therapy, and addressing her clinical focus areas.

Her ultimate goal is to either join an established group private practice or establish her own practice in the future.