Samantha Getha, LCSW

Samantha “Sam” Getha, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who joined The Headstrong Project as a Clinical Partner in July 2022. In March 2025, she transitioned into the role of Clinical Care Coordinator, where she continues to support service members, veterans, and their families through her passion for serving the military community.

With over a decade of experience, Sam has served in a variety of roles, including hospital social worker, mental health provider, family advocacy outreach manager, and domestic abuse victim advocate on military installations. As a military brat and Air Force spouse, she brings both professional expertise and personal insight into the unique challenges and strengths of military life.

Sam earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California, with a focus on military mental health. She is a Certified EMDR Therapist and is certified in Trauma-Sensitive Yoga. In her private practice, she specializes in trauma-focused care for military and veteran families.

Originally from North Carolina, Sam is a second-generation Filipino American who lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and dogs. She enjoys outdoor adventures and considers Alaska her “second home.”