Sam Crittenden is a Licensed Masters of Social Worker who has been with Empire State Forensics since June 2025. He supports both mandated and voluntary adults and adolescents, providing individual and family treatment, facilitating group sessions, and conducting forensic assessments. His work is compassionate, trauma-informed, and grounded in the belief that accountability includes building a better life going forward.
Sam utilizes evidence-based practices such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioral theory, and dialectical behavior therapy to help his clients understand and implement strategies that mitigate risk and facilitate connection and meaning in their lives. He has completed trainings focused on the Good Lives Model, Motivational Interviewing, the STABLE/ACUTE 2007, the Static-99r, the Abel-VRT, effective polygraph use in treatment, and improving responsivity for post-incarceral individuals. Prior to joining ESF, Sam worked for a Home Based Crisis Intervention program, helping adolescents and their families who were struggling with complex mental illness and behavioral problems. He also previously provided administrative and clinical support in an Office of Mental Health Article 31 clinic and Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services outpatient setting that served individuals with problematic sexual behaviors.
Sam graduated with honors from the Silberman School of Social Work in May of 2025 and was awarded the Bob Salmon Award for Excellence in the Field of Group Work. He is a member in good standing of National ATSA.