
Samuel Wilkinson
CASE MANAGER
Supporting clients through recovery with practical guidance, honest accountability, and an understanding shaped by lived experience.

3+
Years in Behavioral Health

SUDRC
Registered SUD Counselor

FOCUS
Substance Use Recovery
About Samuel
Samuel has three years of experience in behavioral health, with a focus on case management, substance use recovery, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the 12-Step model. As a Case Manager, he provides clients with practical support and accountability while helping them navigate the recovery process.
His passion for the field is rooted in lived experience with addiction and recovery. That experience shapes how he connects with clients through empathy, honesty, and an understanding of the challenges they face. Samuel believes lasting recovery happens one step at a time and is committed to walking alongside clients as they do the work to move forward.
Treatment Approach
Kathleen takes a psychoeducational approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helping clients better understand the connections between trauma, addiction, and substance use. She emphasizes education and curiosity, encouraging clients to better understand their experiences and explore those insights further with their therapists.
Credentials
Samuel is a Substance Use Disorder Registered Counselor (SUDRC #16422) with three years of experience working in the treatment field. His work has focused on case management, substance use recovery, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the 12-Step model.
Areas of Focus
Outside the Office
Outside of work, Samuel enjoys anything with a motor, especially cars and motorcycles, and is always up for talking sports. He also values spending quality time with family and friends, staying connected to the people and interests that keep him grounded and grateful.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Our team is here to support you or your loved one on the path to healing and lasting recovery.
INFORMATION REQUEST
CONTACT INFORMATION
ADDRESS
23712 Birtcher Drive,
Lake Forest, CA 92630
PHONE:
866-955-1607
EMAIL:
ADMISSIONS@12SOUTHRECOVERY.COM




