Hi, I'm Samm, and I use EMDR, Expressive Arts, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness to work with folks on personal growth, stability, and confidence. Together, we decrease anxiety and depression after a crisis, trauma, or transition. Through relational, present moment awareness we access healing to process early abuse, toxic relationships, increasing confidence and agency. I welcome neurodivergent folks, couples, teens, and anyone just feeling lost. I have a particular soft spot for working with artists and young women making sense of a problematic upbringing or overcoming shame. To process trauma, I use EMDR training, and I have certificates in Mindfulness, Non-Violent Parenting Strategies, and Trauma Focused CBT. I am versed in Al Anon and CoDa Recovery. As a mother, I am familiar with the nuances and challenges of parenting. I used to be a creative writing professor and see beauty, nature, and imagination as restorative practices. I believe in everyone's ability to move towards a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. Together, we'll make a plan to meet short and long term goals. I take kaiser and other insurance; send me your card info and I'm happy to check it for you.