Hello!! I am so excited for the opportunity to know you and hear your story. Relationships tell a story — ones filled with pain, regret, wonder, nostalgia, turmoil, and beauty. I walk alongside my clients by seeking to understand the layers of their pain and longings. I take time to disentangle the parts of themselves that feel misunderstood or fragmented. I believe meaningful change happens when individuals and couples are able to repair relational ruptures. 

My goal is to equip clients with skills to express emotions, miscommunications, and concerns clearly, and to do so without fear or judgement. In doing so, I strive to help them build stronger emotional bonds in which all parties feel secure and supported. I use an Emotionally Focused approach, incorporating Gottman-informed language, to help clients express their needs, thoughts, and emotions to their partners with clarity and compassion. My style is warm and grounded — desiring to listen attentively, validate your experience, and offer affirmation and encouragement throughout our work together. 

My hope for you is that you experience a supportive and empathetic environment with me to safely explore personal growth, self-awareness, self-acceptance, and healthier communication with the ones you love. Starting therapy can be an arduous journey, I am proud of you. 

Sam is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Dallas Theological Seminary graduate with a Master’s degree in Counseling. Over the past year, she has worked with couples and families, equipping them with the skills to understand both themselves and their partner more effectively and graciously. She is Gottman Level 1 certified, working toward an Emotionally Focused Therapy certification. 

Client Focus: Couples, Families, Individuals, Teens (15+),

Types of Therapies: Gottman, EFT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

AFFAIR RECOVERY ♥ INTIMACY ♥ LIFE TRANSITIONS ♥ POSTPARTUM ADJUSTMENT ♥ COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES ♥ PARENTING ISSUES ♥ BREAKUPS ♥ COPARENTING THERAPY ♥ SUBSTANCE ABUSE