A young woman with dark, shoulder-length hair, smiling and sitting on a cream-colored sofa, wearing a brown oversized sweater, ripped jeans, and green socks, in a room with a light-colored wall decorated with framed pictures and documents.

Meet Sammie

(whoI am)
Living room corner with cream sofa, pillows, wooden side table with a large cream lamp, glasses, clock, and books, and framed artwork on a beige wall.
A group of four people sitting around a table in a cozy, modern restaurant at night, enjoying drinks and conversation, with large windows and warm lighting.

a library the sun any local bookstore

a piping hot coffee the moment my feet hit the floor

my cute kitty :) olivia dean phone calls

“no rush” music for a sushi restaurant

glass of cab a spontaneous bathroom haircut

78 degree weather getting lost in a book

all my people gathered around a table

anyone who offers to cook for me cappuccino’s

accidentally staying up till 1 am

slow mornings slow anything really

It’s simple, really.

Bookshelves with a variety of books, including 'A Little Life' by Hanya Yanagihara on the lower shelf and several other fiction and nonfiction titles on the upper shelf.
A woman with blonde hair smiling with her eyes closed, holding a glass of white wine, sitting at a wooden table outdoors with a menu and glass of water. She is wearing a white dress with a crochet shawl, a gold necklace, and a bracelet, under large tan umbrellas and surrounded by greenery.
A table with a red and white checkered tablecloth, decorated with pink candles, flowers, wine bottles, and a charcuterie board with cheese, meats, and crackers.

You are here!

A woman sitting on the carpeted floor with a mug, two books, wearing a brown sweater and ripped jeans, with a sweater draped over her shoulders, in a cozy room.

Therapy is a difficult, maybe even awkward relationship to seek out. The reality of reaching out to a therapist begins with the realization that you don’t feel okay, that something is off. So before you know anything about me or my approach, it’s important to me that you see me as a human. My hope is that this disarms the intimidating process of vulnerability. I want our time together to feel casual, easygoing, and comfortable.

My approach is rooted in this deep awe I have for relationships —the way they can wound us, shape us, and ultimately help us grow. They are the most formative experiences we have and will always have. Our connections matter deeply, and they’re always worth approaching with curiosity, care, and understanding.

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 judgment. In doing so, I strive to help them build stronger emotional bonds.

I work from an emotionally focused perspective. Emotions are action tendencies, constantly telling us what to do, whether we are consciously aware of this or not. My therapeutic style is warm, grounded, and collaborative, with an emphasis on attentive listening, validation, and encouragement throughout our work together.

I would be absolutely honored to walk with you on this journey.

You might still have questions about therapy or what to expect, and that’s a really normal place to be. Here's some answers to questions people often bring into this step.