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Hi! I'm Samantha (or Sam). I’m a licensed therapist who specializes in supporting women and LGBTQ+ individuals through life transitions, relationship dynamics, and the complexities of identity and mental health. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in respect for your lived experience. I hope you will feel deeply welcomed, understood, and supported as we make progress in your treatment goals.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
We’ll take time to get to know each other and talk about what brought you to therapy right now. I’ll ask questions about your goals, current stressors, and what support looks like for you; but there’s no pressure to share more than you’re ready for. We’ll move at your pace and work together to create a plan that feels manageable and aligned with what you want for yourself. My goal is for you to leave that first session feeling heard, understood, and a little lighter knowing you don’t have to navigate things alone.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I’m direct when it’s helpful, gentle when things feel heavy, and always focused on helping you understand yourself more clearly. I blend evidence-based techniques with a warm style, so you’ll get both practical tools and the feeling of being supported.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with women and LGBTQ+ clients who are juggling a lot internally. People who are strong and capable, but also tired of carrying everything on their own. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck in people-pleasing, navigating relationship stress, or trying to heal patterns that started long before they realized it. I’m a good fit for clients who want a therapist that will sit with you in the hard moments but also help you move forward with clarity and confidence. I especially love working with those who want to better understand themselves and set healthier boundaries.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
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.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
(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.
Compassion Focused
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.
Trauma-Focused CBT
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.
Feminist
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