Licensed to practice in Ohio and accepts 10 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic Illness and 9 more.
(She/Her)
New to Grow
Hi, I’m Sam! I believe therapy works best when it feels collaborative, supportive, and fit to you. I aim to create a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself while also feeling supported in making meaningful changes. I bring warmth, authenticity, and humor into the process, and I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, chronic illness, trauma, LGBTQ+ identity and experiences, relationship concerns, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck. Together, we can better understand what’s beneath the surface, build skills that fit your life, and help you feel more connected to yourself.
Starting therapy can be a big step, and it's completely normal to feel nervous. During our first session, we'll focus on getting to know each other, talking about what brought you to therapy, and exploring what you'd like to get out of our work together. There's no pressure to tell your whole story in one session. We will go at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
I believe therapy is about creating a space where you feel safe enough to be honest, explore your experiences, and grow at your own pace. My role isn't to tell you what to do or make decisions for you. Instead, I strive to understand your perspective, ask thoughtful questions, and help you discover what feels right for you. I balance holding space with gently challenging unhelpful patterns when it supports your goals, always in a collaborative and compassionate way. Over the past nine years, I've worked in schools, foster care, community mental health, private practice, and nursing homes. These experiences have allowed me to work with people of all ages and from many different walks of life, giving me a well rounded perspective on the unique challenges people face. My goal is to equip you with practical tools, greater self understanding, and confidence so that, with time, you feel empowered to navigate life's challenges independently rather than feeling like you need therapy forever.
My ideal clients are curious about themselves and ready for meaningful change, even if they’re not sure where to start. Maybe anxiety keeps you stuck in overthinking, ADHD makes everyday expectations feel harder than they seem for everyone else, or chronic illness has changed your relationship with your body and your life. You may also be exploring your identity, relationships, or where you feel most like yourself. I especially enjoy working with creative people who have spent a lot of their lives feeling different, misunderstood, or like they don’t quite fit into the boxes around them. I work with children, teens, and adults who want more than just coping skills. Together, we can make sense of patterns, explore how past experiences show up in the present, regulate an overwhelmed nervous system, and build strategies that actually fit your life and brain.
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