Samantha Goland shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Samantha, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: Who are you learning from right now?
I’m learning a lot from my supervisees right now. They consistently remind me that growth in this profession comes from curiosity and openness, not from having all the answers. Supervision keeps me thinking about our work in more expansive ways and reinforces that learning is always mutual.
I’m also learning through community, through being connected to other clinicians and spaces where I don’t have to do this work alone. Those connections keep me grounded and remind me why relational work matters so much, both in therapy and beyond.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m a somatic therapist and group practice owner of Moonchild Counseling who is deeply passionate about working with teens and women, as well as supervising clinicians who feel called to social work. Supervision is a meaningful part of my work because it allows me to walk alongside clinicians as they navigate areas of the field I’ve been in before, supporting their growth while staying grounded in the relational heart of the profession.
My work is rooted in the belief that healing and professional development happen through safety, connection, and feeling genuinely supported, especially during seasons of transition. Whether I’m working with clients or supervising clinicians, I value showing up as my authentic self and creating spaces where people don’t have to perform or have everything figured out to be worthy of care.
Right now, I’m focused on building a practice and professional community that feels connected, human, and sustainable. At the core of everything I do is a commitment to helping people feel less alone, in their healing, their work, and their process of becoming.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
A professor I had during my undergraduate years saw me clearly before I could see myself. They recognized my pull toward social work at a time when I hadn’t yet named it, and they encouraged me to trust that path. Taking their classes, particularly in victimology, helped me understand not just the systems people move through, but the human impact of trauma, advocacy, and care.
Alongside my coursework, working in various nonprofit settings throughout my undergraduate experience shaped how I understood service, resilience, and relationship. Those early experiences grounded me in the values that still guide my work today and helped me grow into a role that feels deeply aligned with who I am and how I want to show up.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I would tell my younger self: “It’s okay not to have it all figured out, and your path will reveal itself in time. Trust your curiosity and have patience, you’re exactly where you need to be.”
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
The deep commitment to family and community that shapes how we care for each other. I learned that connection, loyalty, and support are not just ideals, they’re practices woven into everyday life. That value carries into my work as a therapist and supervisor, where creating spaces that feel safe, relational, and grounded is central. It reminds me that whether we’re clients, clinicians, or community members, we all thrive when we feel seen, supported, and connected.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. If you retired tomorrow, what would your customers miss most?
If I retired tomorrow, I think people would miss having someone in their corner who actually shows up, someone who listens, doesn’t judge, and makes them feel seen. They’d miss the little things, too: the warmth, the laughs, and the space to just be honest without feeling like they have to have it all together. Really, they’d miss feeling like they weren’t alone in figuring life out.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Www.moonchildcounseling.com
- Instagram: @moonchildcounseling
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Honeysuckle Photography Co & Tara Welch Photography
