LCSW, 8 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Hi! I'm Samantha (or Sam). From a young age, I felt called to become a therapist. I’ve always been fascinated by people’s stories and the ways we heal, connect, and grow through life and all of its ups and downs. My goal as a therapist is to offer a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported in making meaningful change. I feel a genuine honor and privilege to be part of peoples process and to walk with them as they move toward greater balance and wellbeing. I'm a licensed clinical social worker; I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Gender Studies from Indiana University and went on to graduate with my Masters degree in Social Work, also from Indiana University. I've been in the field for 13 years now.
Your first session with me is all about getting to know you—what brings you to therapy, what’s been feeling hard, and what you’re hoping might feel different. I know that starting therapy can feel intimidating, so my priority is to help you feel safe, understood, and supported from the very beginning. In graduate school, one of the most valuable things I learned is that about 90% of client outcomes depend on the relationship you have with your therapist. Because of that, I place a huge emphasis on building genuine connection and trust. I want you to feel comfortable being yourself in our sessions, knowing you’ll be met with compassion and curiosity, not judgment.
My biggest strengths as a therapist come from a place of curiosity and care. I approach each person I work with with genuine interest in who they are and what has shaped them. I believe healing begins when we feel fully seen and understood, so I focus on meeting you exactly where you are with openness and compassion. I also see myself as your advocate, both in the world and within your own inner dialogue. Sometimes, that means helping you find your voice, set boundaries, or extend kindness toward yourself. Other times, it’s challenging the beliefs that keep you stuck. My goal is always to help you move toward greater self-trust, self-acceptance, and confidence in your own strength. Because you deserve it!
I’m best suited to work with clients who are ready to explore themselves with honesty and care, even if they’re not sure where to start. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in old patterns, disconnected from themselves, or unsure of how to care for their own needs after years of putting others first. I’m especially drawn to working with women who are navigating life transitions, whether becoming a parent, rediscovering who they are in relationships, or healing from experiences that have left them doubting their worth. Many of my clients often describe themselves as self-aware and insightful, yet still feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach I like to use to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The core idea is that our thoughts influence our emotions and actions. This is the very first treatment method I was taught in school.
(ACT) is a type of therapy that helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or avoiding them. The goal is to encourage psychological flexibility—helping people live in alignment with their values even in the presence of discomfort or challenges. When I use this in practice, it's a blend between mindfulness and and behavioral change strategies.
CFT is an approach designed to help people develop self-compassion and reduce feelings of shame, self-criticism, or distress. It integrates principles from evolutionary psychology, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and neuroscience. I've found this one is especially helpful with people who have high levels of shame or self-criticism, because they often have overactive threat systems and underactive soothing systems. CFT focuses on activating the soothing system to amplify self-kindness and emotional balance.
TFCBT combines traditional CBT with specific strategies to address trauma. It involves understanding your thoughts and feelings, learning coping skills and talking about the trauma; along with strengthening core relationships.
I was a women's studies major in my undergraduate, so this one is close to my heart. The Feminist Theory approach focuses on understanding the impact of social, cultural, and systemic factors—including (but certainly not limited to) gender roles, power imbalances, and oppression—on a person's mental health.
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August 16, 2025
SHE IS AMAZING