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, driven by her passion for supporting the military community.
Sam brings over nine years of experience from various roles, including hospital social worker, mental health provider, family advocacy outreach manager, and domestic abuse victim advocate on military installations. Drawing from a lifetime immersed in military culture as a military brat and now an Air Force spouse, she offers a unique perspective and empathy in her work.
Sam earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California, focusing on military mental health. She is a Certified EMDR Therapist and certified in Trauma-Sensitive Yoga. In her private practice, she specializes in trauma-focused care for military and veteran families. Additionally, she is a Virginia Board-approved Supervisor for social workers.
Originally from North Carolina, Sam is a second-generation Filipino American residing in Northern Virginia, enjoying outdoor adventures with her husband and dogs. She also calls Alaska her “second home.”
