Hi, I'm Samantha (Sam) (she/her). It's so great to meet you! I know how hard it can be to reach out for help, and I'm so glad you're here. As a therapist, my heart is to come alongside my clients as we uncover what weighs you down — together. I believe the therapeutic relationship between a therapist and a client is a sacred place where you can find hope and healing. Having walked my own path, I know the work is hard, but the results are absolutely worth it.

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I work with individuals (16 and up) and couples, offering a compassionate, collaborative space to explore patterns, communication, connection, and repair. With teens and young adults, I help navigate the challenges of identity, relationships, and emotional overwhelm with curiosity and understanding — creating a space that’s authentic, judgment-free, and empowering.

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In couples therapy, I help partners slow down, truly hear each other, and reconnect through empathy and curiosity. Whether you're navigating conflict, rebuilding trust, or deepening intimacy, I work with you both to uncover shared goals and create new ways of relating that feel safe and sustainable. I am affirming of all relationship structures, including monogamous, non-monogamous, and polyamorous partnerships. I have completed Level 1 & 2 training in the Gottman Method for couples therapy, and I use this approach as a foundation in most of my relational work.

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In my individual work, I integrate a variety of evidence-based approaches — including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Grounding — to help you understand patterns, manage emotions, and build self-trust. I also work with Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work, helping you connect with the different parts of yourself — the ones that protect, the ones that carry pain, and the ones that long for peace — so that healing can happen from the inside out. 

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From the very first session, we start building rapport, discussing your goals, and exploring which approaches might be most helpful for you. This is your journey, not mine. I meet you where you are — you are the guide, and I’m here to support and walk alongside you. I love to laugh with my clients, use humor when it helps, and most importantly, celebrate your progress, wins, and growth.

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I’m a Professional Counselor Associate in Oregon and earned my Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2024. My professional experience includes working with adults in community mental health and equine-assisted therapy. Before becoming a therapist, I spent several years in the specialty coffee and tea industry and was a small business owner, where I learned firsthand the importance of balance, resilience, and authentic connection — lessons that deeply inform my therapeutic work today.

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When I’m not in session, you can find me trail running, hiking, camping, hanging out with my senior Siamese cat Princess Bubblegum, and exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

 

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Areas of Interest:

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• Anxiety & Stress Management

• Attachment & Relational Patterns

• Conflict Resolution & Repair

• Couples Therapy & Intimacy

• Depression & Emotional Regulation

• Gender Identity & LGBTQIA2+ Affirming Care

• Grief & Loss

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Relationships & Communication

• Religious or Spiritual Trauma

• Self-Exploration & Identity Development

• Teens & Young Adults (16+)

• Trauma & Inner Healting

• Women's Issues & Empowerment

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Therapy Modalities:

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• Solution Focused Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Gottman Method

• Emotionally Focused (EFT)

• Grounding Therapy

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Mindfulness

• Narrative Therapy

• Solution Focused