Bio
Samantha Bender, LCSW-S (she/her), is a lead therapist at Equip Health specializing in treating eating disorders across adolescents, adults, and families. She earned her undergraduate degree from UNC Chapel Hill and her Master’s in Social Work from UNC Wilmington. Samantha has worked across multiple levels of care and brings experience supporting a wide range of populations. In addition to her work with eating disorders, she helps clients strengthen communication skills, build meaningful interpersonal connections, and deepen their understanding of Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating.
Educational background
- University of North Carolina Wilmington - Master of Social Work (MSW)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - BA, Psychology and Communication Studies
Professional accomplishments
- Secretary, Membership and Leadership Engagement Committee (NASW Texas)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor (LCSW-S)
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (Ohio)
About our editorial process
Equip is dedicated to providing accurate, accessible content. In order to do so, we ensure that all articles cite credible sources and research, and are reviewed by a licensed medical provider when relevant. We don’t accept sponsored or guest content, and regularly update content to reflect the latest evidence and thought leadership. Providing reliable information about eating disorders is our top priority.
