You deserve to take up space in your own life.
A warm, supportive space to better understand yourself, heal from past experiences, make room for your own needs, and build healthier relationships.
You might be used to putting yourself last.
You care deeply about the people in your life. You’re thoughtful, dependable, and often the person others can count on. But somewhere along the way, your own needs may have started taking a back seat.
You might say yes when you want to say no, hold things in, or hope others will notice what you need without you having to ask. And when they don’t, frustration and resentment can build.
Maybe you’ve spent so much time trying to be who others need you to be, masking parts of yourself, or adapting to what’s expected of you that you’ve lost touch with what you want and what matters to you.
I work with adults who are tired of putting everyone else first and are struggling with people pleasing, boundaries, self-worth, anxiety, and relationship stress. I also support women and men through pregnancy and postpartum, including difficult birth experiences and the changes that come with becoming a parent.
There is room for you here.
I invite you to take up space here, get clearer about what you need, and find ways to communicate it without guilt or resentment. Together, we’ll work toward a stronger relationship with yourself, more confidence in your own voice, and deeper relationships where you can care about others while making room for yourself, too.
Hi, I’m Sam
Asking for help is hard.
Especially when you’re used to doing it alone.
I get it. When you’re used to being the capable one, figuring things out, and taking care of everyone else, asking for help can feel harder than just doing it yourself.
But reaching out is a big step. It takes courage to say, “I don’t want to keep doing this on my own.”
I’m glad you’re here. You don’t have to have it all figured out, and you don’t have to do it alone anymore. Therapy can be a place to feel truly seen, understand yourself more deeply, and start making room for what you need, too.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C). I primarily work with people pleasing, anxiety, and relationship challenges, and I also have specialized training in perinatal mental health for clients navigating pregnancy and postpartum.
MY SPECIALTIES
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You’re used to putting everyone else first.
You have a hard time saying no, worry about disappointing people, or keep things to yourself until you feel frustrated or resentful. We’ll work on getting clearer about what you need, setting boundaries, and trusting your own voice.
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You care a lot about your relationships, but sometimes it’s hard to say what you really need.
You might hold things in, avoid difficult conversations, or find yourself getting frustrated when your needs aren’t being met. We’ll work on understanding your patterns, communicating more openly, and building more connected relationships.
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You might not always understand why certain things feel so hard, or why you're so hard on yourself.
Maybe you learned to keep the peace, put others first, or handle things on your own growing up. Those patterns may still show up in your relationships and how you feel about yourself today. We can work on understanding where they come from and finding new ways to respond to yourself and others.
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You’re tired of overthinking everything.
Maybe you’re constantly second guessing yourself, worrying about what could go wrong, or feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate. We’ll work on understanding your anxiety, finding tools that help, and feeling more grounded in yourself.
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Sometimes talking about what you’re experiencing doesn’t feel like enough. You may feel like talking about what you’re experiencing isn’t enough, especially when you know what you’re feeling but still feel stuck. We’ll use Brainspotting to help you connect with what’s happening in your brain and body and support your natural ability to process and heal.
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You’re used to taking care of everyone else. Becoming a parent can make that even harder.
You may struggle to ask for help, communicate what you need, or feel like you have to take on more than your share. We’ll work on setting boundaries, sharing responsibilities, and making more space for yourself, too.
My approach is LGBTQ+ affirming, neurodivergent affirming, and anti racist. I welcome people of all genders, identities, relationships, and family structures.
My Approach
Therapy with me is warm, honest, and deeply attuned to you. I want you to feel understood, while also feeling empowered to better understand yourself.
My goal is for you to know what it feels like to truly be seen, heard, and understood. People have told me that therapy with me was the first time they felt truly seen, and that they finally felt able to be completely honest without judgment, which allowed them to make meaningful changes in their lives.
I’m in it with you. Together, we’ll understand what’s underneath the patterns, emotions, and struggles that brought you here. I’ll help you get to know yourself more deeply so you can make sense of what you’re feeling, communicate your pain and needs, and feel more confident trusting your own voice.
Imagine if...
You trusted yourself enough to take up space in your own life, to know what you need, and to let it matter.
You felt confident being yourself in your relationships, without constantly second guessing whether you were doing enough or being enough.
How can I support you?
You’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what everyone else needs. It’s time to start paying attention to yourself, too.
I can help you better understand what you’re feeling, what you need, and what keeps you from saying it. Together, we’ll work toward more self trust, stronger boundaries, and the confidence to speak up and make choices that feel true to you.