Sam Bruick

Sam Bruick serves as an Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist at The Willow Collective, where he leverages his extensive background in social services and youth development to drive impactful change in the mental health landscape. With over six years of hands-on experience, Sam is dedicated to empowering organizations to harness data for results-driven and equity-centered innovation. His expertise is particularly evident in his role as a co-developer of a groundbreaking, grant-funded wraparound program aimed at addressing postpartum mood disorders in Larimer County, CO. This initiative not only fills critical systems-level gaps but also emphasizes the importance of holistic support for families during vulnerable times.

In his current position, Sam provides comprehensive clinical services, including intake, assessment, treatment planning, and both group and individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults across various settings—office, virtual, and school-based. His ability to conduct interdisciplinary staffing and collaborate with diverse teams enhances the quality of care provided to clients. Sam's proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, including tools like Dedoose and SPSS, enables him to effectively evaluate program outcomes and communicate findings in accessible ways. By utilizing data visualization techniques, he ensures that insights are not only informative but also actionable, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

Sam's commitment to community research and program evaluation underscores his passion for creating equitable mental health solutions. His work exemplifies the intersection of clinical expertise and data-driven decision-making, positioning him as a key contributor to advancing early childhood mental health initiatives at The Willow Collective.