Dr. Samuel Stork

Professional Biography

Dr. Stork earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at The Ohio State University, followed by a Master of Science and Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Baylor University, where he was a member of Dr. Gary Elkins' Mind-Body Medicine Research Laboratory. He completed his predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System. During his postdoctoral fellowship on the PTSD Clinical Team, he specialized in trauma-focused assessment and care, delivering evidence-based protocols, including both Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE). 

Dr. Stork then worked as a staff psychologist at the Salt Lake City VA on the Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) Program Team, supporting Veterans enrolled in higher education, and within the PTSD Clinical Team. His clinical practice addressed trauma, depression, anxiety, health and wellness, adjustment difficulties and ADHD assessment, alongside supervising psychology interns and serving on the Psychology Service Multicultural, Diversity, and Inclusion committee. In 2026, he moved to Connecticut and co-founded Aspen Grove Psychological Services with Dr. Lauren Simicich. 

Dr. Stork's clinical interests include trauma and PTSD, anxiety disorders, evidence-based psychotherapies (such as CBT, ACT, CPT, PE, EMDR and ERP), and ADHD assessment.

My Therapeutic Philosophy

Understanding and validating how past experiences shape your current way of thinking, behaving, and relating to the world is an important part of therapy. However, it is easy to get caught in a battle with your history, leaving you feeling stuck or exhausted. My approach centers on helping you strike a balance of understanding and honoring where you have been, while supporting your progress toward where you want to go.

I also take whole-person health into account, recognizing that emotional well-being is frequently impacted by daily habits like sleep, physical activity, nutrition, and social connection. Addressing these interconnected factors together helps support lasting, practical growth rather than looking at symptoms in isolation.

What to Expect in Our Work

Treatment in my practice is collaborative, individualized, and focused on your specific goals.

• Meeting You Where You Are: I tailor our work to your current readiness and circumstances, honoring your unique starting point without judgment or pressure.

• A Holistic View: We explore how your emotional well-being connects with everyday factors like sleep, physical movement, nutrition, and personal values.

• Shared Direction: We collaboratively build a treatment plan aligned with your preferences. This ensures you always know what we are working on and why.

• Actionable Steps: I support you as you make steady progress toward your goals, one practical step at a time.

Specialties

PTSD
Anxiety
ADHD
College Students
Military, Veterans + First Responders

Additional Areas of Focus

Depression
Men’s Issues
Perfectionism
Sleep & Insomnia
Physical Wellness + Fitness
Psychological Testing + Evaluation
Stress Management
Life Transitions

Therapeutic Modalities

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Prolonged Exposure (PE)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Behavioral Therapy
Evidence-Based Assessment

Who I Work With

Adults Across the Lifespan (18+)