About

Hello there! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile, I know there are multiple choices available so let me tell you a bit about myself to see if we would be a good fit.
My name is Sam and I have been in the field since 2012, graduated with my masters in mental health counseling in 2016, and became a licensed mental health counselor in 2020. I have worked with a variety of populations and enjoy tailoring my skills to each individual person. Some of my experience includes crisis intervention, clinical outpatient with a large range of diagnoses, and being a substance misuse group facilitator. I’m also trained in exposure therapy to address OCD/ phobias and have training in trauma based work.

Starting therapy can feel like such a daunting experience. However, I view my practice as just having a conversation. I tend to approach therapy through a solution focused lens rather than problem focused. This meaning we shift focus from only seeing obstacles to identifying past and current strengths to facilitate problem-solving. This allows for increased confidence around decision-making and improved self esteem around hardships. I tend to utilize multiple modalities some of which include CBT, DBT, and expressive arts (helpful when talking might need a little jumpstart). I believe each person has the ability to build skills within therapy and then is able to utilize those skills outside of session (basically becoming their own therapist!).

Seeking help is a wonderful first step into gaining more insight about yourself and building a life in which you are wanting. I am here with you to help collaborate, grow, and work on getting the most out of this experience.

I look forward to working with you!