Sam Bila is a licensed clinical Social Worker who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) in adults. He earned his Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan in 2023 with an emphasis on Mental Health and Interpersonal Practice, and he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan in 2021. As an intern on Michigan Medicines Outpatient Psychiatric anxiety team, he received training for working with patients suffering from anxiety and trauma. Sam has obtained advanced training in evidence based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Sam utilizes CBT, ACT, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) in his treatment approach. Sam has experience utilizing these skills in treatment of Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. He continues to advance his skills by receiving supervision from expert clinicians affiliated with the Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center.