Samantha Tedder, M.S.

Academic Interests and Expertise

Education

• Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (Emporia State University, 2020)
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Women Studies (Wichita State University, 2018)

Licensure:

Licensed Masters Level Psychologist, State of Kansas, #03028

Professional Experience

Recent Presentations

• Tedder, S. & Munubi, M. (Spring 2026). Let’s Talk About Sex (Positivity): Why it is Essential to Talk About in Your Practice. Wichita Collaborative Psychology Internship Program doctoral seminar, Wichita, Kansas.
• Adams, L., & Tedder, S. (Spring 2026). Speak FIRST: Unveiling Support for First-Generation College Students through Identity and Empowerment. Kansas Higher Education Professionals (KHEP) 2026 Conference. Wichita State University, Wichita, KS.
• Tedder, S. (Spring 2026). From Colleague to Clinical Director: Ethical and Relational Leadership After Internal Promotion. Association for the Coordination of Counseling Center Clinical Services (ACCCCS) Annual Conference, Louisville, KY.
• Tedder, S. (2025). How to Sell Group Therapy Effectively. Wichita State University, Wichita, KS.
• Adams, L., & Tedder, S. (Spring 2025). Speak FIRST: Unveiling Support for First-Generation College Students through Identity and Empowerment. Higher Education Counseling Centers of Kansas (HECCK) 2025 Conference. Wichita State University, Wichita, KS.

Professional Organizations

• Association for the Coordination of Counseling Center Clinical Services (ACCCCS)
• American Psychological Associate (APA)
• Wichita Collaborate Psychology Internship Program (WCPIP)
• American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA)

Clinical Experience

• Associate Director, Clinical Director – Wichita State University (March 2024 – Present)
• Mental Health Counselor – Wichita State University (June 2020 – Present)
• Psychology Masters Level Intern – Wichita State University (August 2019 – June 2020)
• ABA Therapist – Heartspring, Wichita, KS (2017-2018)
• Special Needs Paraprofessional – Gammon Elementary School, Wichita, KS (2017)

Awards and Honors

• Emerging Leaders Cohort Member, Wichita Business Journal (2026-2027)
• 35 Under 35 honoree recipient, WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement (2026)
• Professional Excellence Award, Division of Student Affairs – Wichita State University (2026)

• Outstanding Clinical Psychology Graduate Student of the Year – Emporia State University (2020)
• New Graduate Student Scholarship – Emporia State University (2018)
• Founder’s Merit Scholarship – Wichita State University (2014-2018)
• Dean’s List – Wichita State University (2014-2018)

Areas of Service

Liaisons

• Greek Life
• First-Generation Students