Dr. Sampson has a background in teaching, research, and clinical practice at The University of North Carolina, the Durham VA Medical Center, Duke University Medical Center, and private practice. He has interests in anxiety, trauma, sleep, relationship distress, and geriatrics.
After training and working in the multidisciplinary environment of the VA, Dr. Sampson spent 13 years teaching undergraduates at UNC and doing clinical work in private practice. Since November 2012 Dr. Sampson has been exclusively focused on providing psychotherapy to the long-term care community. He first utilized his expertise and teaching experience to develop and lead a team of highly trained Psychologists and LCSWs and then to develop a training and education program for all team members at Eventus.
Dr. Sampson has a passion for helping clinicians and staff, both at Eventus and in the long-term care communities Eventus serves, to develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide excellent care. Providing results-driven care to the most vulnerable adults has been the most rewarding professional experience of his career.
Dr. Sampson earned his undergraduate degree from Hendrix College in Conway, AR and his master’s and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. An active volunteer, he resides in Durham, NC with his wife and enjoys gardening, running, cooking, and visits with their son.