Sami Cross

Sami Cross

Director of Children and Families Program.

I have been with Northern Pines since 2017 and in the role of director since March 2018. 

I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS), Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

I have worked with clients ages 5-21 but right now mostly work with clients 15-19. 

My favorite part of my job as a therapist is that I love seeing hope and resilience in the clients.  Kids are so resilient and have the ability to bounce back from so many things, I love getting to have a small part in that growth and development.

My favorite part of being a director is having the honor of working alongside so many creative, dedicated, kind, intelligent therapists, practitioners, and support staff.  We truly have the best providers you and your kids could ask for!  I love being able to support my team and help them reach their full potential and beyond. 

I don’t know that I have worked anywhere else that has been so supportive of my family time and flexible with my schedule as Northern Pines is.  I have two kids and I have been able to attend so much of their events and be there in the crowd at their games. I am a big supporter of self-care and I think their support of my self-care helps keep me balanced as a leader.

In my free time, I love hanging out with my husband and our kids, going on walks, cooking, and reading!