Hi, I’m Sam.

And I’m so glad you’re here.

That tells me you’re curious and contemplating where to go next. My goal is to help channel that curiosity into action, and action into healing.

I approach therapy through a systemic model, looking at the client and their stuck points through an attachment-based, generational lens. Depending on the client and their unique needs, I like to integrate elements of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Bowenian family therapy, EFIT, CBT, and mindfulness. I believe we are complex, holistic beings that require a personalized treatment approach, one that is collaborative, strengths-based, and relational at its core.

When we encounter grief, trauma, and/or one of life’s many inevitable transitions — expected or not — it’s not uncommon for parts of us to become fragmented and afraid. In many cases, our relationship to Self, a Higher Power, and/or others may come into question in our attempt to protect ourselves. Therapy offers a safe place to explore our pain, confusion, and doubt with curiosity and compassion. Throughout the process, I take the role of a guide, holding a flashlight to where my clients deem most necessary, always honoring their agency.

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Prior to entering this work, I spent the past decade working in the music industry helping creatives tell their stories without losing themselves in the process. These career experiences have inspired me to help others make meaning of their pain and joy in the presence of safe and secure community.

I’ve had the privilege of calling Nashville home for over 10 years by way of Southeastern Virginia. In my spare time, I love to travel, hike, read, dance, go to live shows, and spend time with loved ones while enjoying a delicious meal, especially if the view involves an ocean or mountain range.

Photo by Shannon McLaughlin