
Samuel (Sam) Brotkin
(He/Him/His)
Psychologist
I am a clinical psychologist and fellow Duke graduate offering therapy to the Duke community.
I provide therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults. I frequently support individuals with anxiety, depression, adjustment, and behavioral challenges. I have specialized training in caring for individuals with acute and chronic medical conditions. I earned my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Duke University. I completed my clinical internship in pediatric psychology at the University of Florida Health Science Center and my postdoctoral fellowship at Children’s National Hospital in the Divisions of Hematology, Oncology, and Blood and Marrow Transplant. Grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), I tailor evidence-based treatments to ensure our work together is individualized to your unique goals and values, providing a compassionate, patient-centered, and developmentally-informed approach. Above all, I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential, and strive to be warm, genuine, and creative. I look forward to partnering alongside you to promote meaningful change and make progress on what matters to you most.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Cognitive Functioning
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I)
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Step-free entry
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$120 — $225per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- DSHIP – North Carolina
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Credentials
Licenses
Psychologist
North Carolina Psychology Board
103623, North Carolina
Education
Duke University
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 2023
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2015