Trauma-informed care in group practices isn’t just a model—it’s a mission. In this episode of Your Group Practice, Sam Silverman, CEO of Silver Linings Mental Health, shares her journey from surviving 9/11 to building one of Colorado’s fastest-growing, trauma-informed group practices.
Sam’s story begins in New York City on September 11, 2001, when she narrowly escaped the World Trade Center. In the years that followed, she struggled with PTSD, insomnia, and survivor’s guilt—yet also discovered the power of post-traumatic growth. That journey shaped her values as a clinician and ultimately inspired her to launch her own practice.
When COVID-19 hit, Silver Linings Mental Health expanded rapidly to meet surging demand, growing from one to eighteen therapists. Sam explains how trauma-informed care became the foundation of her leadership and team culture. She also reflects on the role of telehealth and in-home therapy, her perspective as a hearing-impaired leader, and why sensory environments—from silence to overstimulation—matter so deeply for healing.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How post-traumatic growth can help clients and leaders reframe trauma into resilience.
- Why trauma-informed care should be the foundation of every group practice.
- Lessons from scaling a practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Insights on telehealth, in-home therapy, and accessibility for clients.
Sam’s journey is a powerful reminder that even in the aftermath of crisis, it’s possible to create thriving practices that put client safety and healing first.
Sam's book Silver Linings: From Surviving to Thriving After 9-11.
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Dan King is a lawyer turned private equity founder with a passion for fixing burnout in mental health. With a background in M&A, Shark Tank deals, and psychology, he now leads Fireside Strategic — investing in group practices that put people first.
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