Hi there! I’m Sam, and I’m glad you’re here. I’m Licensed Independent Social Worker in the state of Washington and a queer, trauma-focused therapist who loves to create a warm and affirming space for folks to feel seen and heard.

My practice is grounded in creating safety within the therapeutic space that is both trauma-informed and intentional. Being mindful of the many oppressive systems impacting our lives, I care deeply about bringing those into awareness while you navigate both healing and change.

I work with adults (18+) providing LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming mental health therapy focusing on anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, life transitions, family of origin, relationships, body neutrality, and neurodivergence. I have extensive experience working in community mental health, as well as private practice settings. Drawing on different modalities including Internal Family Systems, Somatics, Attachment Theory, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I hope to support folks in creating both softer and stronger relationships to themselves and in feeling closer to self liberation and self compassion.

Therapy is a super vulnerable experience! My hope is to make the it warm and affirming.

When I’m not in the therapy room, I love spending time and being in community with my friends, shopping for unnecessary knick knacks for my home, obsessing over new podcasts, and yes, watching tik toks.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, University of San Francisco, 2015

Masters in Social Work, University of Washington, 2022

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker LW61591638

Certified Trauma Specialist 1, Arizona Trauma Institute, 2024