Samantha Kemp Carlin

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor providing individual therapy for adolescents and adults, focusing on supporting LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent (primarily ADHD and autistic) individuals. Many clients identify as neuroqueer or live at the intersection of queer and neurodivergent identities. I also have experience supporting clients navigating chronic illness and disability, and I bring both professional and lived experience to my work. I spent the first seven years of my counseling career working in a shelter and drop-in center setting, which deeply shaped my development as a clinician. That experience led me to adopt a nontraditional and flexible approach to therapy that blends evidence-based practices and emerging research with experiential, sensory, and creative methods through a harm-reduction and anti-oppressive lens. I aim to create a sensory-friendly and emotionally safe environment where clients can be their full selves. Eye contact is never required, stimming and movement are welcome, and comfort is always prioritized, whether that means eating, taking breaks, or finding a sensory tool that helps regulate the body. My view of therapy is that it’s a journey we take together. You’re in the driver’s seat and I’m in the passenger seat offering navigation, tools, and support while you chart your own course. My role is to help you move toward a life that feels meaningful, connected, and authentically yours. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Geek Therapy, and Relational Cultural Theory, along with trauma-informed, harm-reduction, anti-oppressive, and expressive approaches. My goal is to meet each person where they are and co-create a therapy experience that is accessible, collaborative, and grounded in their values. As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, my connection to this work is both personal and professional. It’s an honor to support individuals who have experienced marginalization, stigma, or misunderstanding, and to offer a space where they can show up fully as themselves.