* - Owner & Founder of From Spark to Fire - * I view therapy as a unique and collaborative opportunity for honest observation and exploration. The feelings that can lead to self-discovery can be very new and overwhelming and should be held with compassion, safety, acceptance, and understanding.

I am passionate about working with individuals through the therapeutic process to help clients gain self-knowledge and awareness, empowering them to work towards positive changes and growth, through a warm, collaborative, trauma-informed approach.

Are you going through a separation, divorce or breakup? Are you feeling stuck in life or your relationships? I specialize in helping individuals and couples get unstuck from trauma, infidelity, sex/intimacy issues, perfectionism, work stress, breakups and divorce. My clients are both couples and individuals. I also work with individuals navigating recovery from traumatic childhoods, religious trauma, attachment issues and loved ones with personality disorders.

Ever felt like parenting or growing up should come with a manual? Well, guess what? You've just found your guide! My name is Samantha and I am a former middle and high school teacher. I have experienced firsthand the need for mental health care and general awareness in our educational system. But first and foremost, I care about YOU and creating a space where young minds can grow, laugh, and tackle life's twists and turns together.

I am here to support you through it all. My approach to therapy is holistic and collaborative. I believe we are all a sum of our own experiences and identities that shape who we are and how we interact with the world around us. When we can build our compassion for ourselves and discover our strengths we can grow to face obstacles and meet our goals. I incorporate humor and creativity to build a safe space to work.

I believe everyone deserves and is within reach of a fulfilling life. What stands in the way may be external or internal, current issues or past traumas, conscious or under the surface of conscious thought. It commonly manifests as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship issues, distorted sense of self, and questioning of one’s purpose in this world. I became a therapist to help others navigate these obstacles and realize a healthy, authentic life with a sense of hope for today and tomorrow.

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Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief issues, relationship issues, life transition issues, stress, or even perinatal mental health issues can make everyday life feel overwhelming. I am here to help listen, equip you with healthy coping skills and knowledge to better face these inevitable challenges. As a former early childhood educator and as someone who has lived abroad for extended periods in the past, I have a heart for multicultural individuals, parents and those who are striving to be their very best in life. I am also bilingual and can see clients who speak English or Spanish.

“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” – Carl Jung. We all strugglewith internal and external issues that can lead to anxiety, depression, and a myriad of othermental and physical problems. These issues can make us feel isolated, lonely, and stuck. It iseasy to get stuck with repetitive patterns of behavior. Counseling helps individuals learn theskills and tools they need to peel back the layers of trauma, bring down walls that inhibitconnection, and work towards healing. Using a tailored approach for each of my clients, I workhard to help you unravel past issues and tackle current physical and mental challenges.Counseling work can be raw and messy, but it can also be beautiful and rewarding. I have beenthrough counseling myself and done the hard work; now I get to enjoy the rewards, and I amable to experience life with a renewed sense of joy and wonder. This personal work and lifeexperience combined with my education in counseling theories and techniques helps me be abetter counselor for my clients. I see individuals of varying ages, couples, and adolescents. I would love to talk with you and see if we are a good fit! Let’s schedule an initial appointment!

“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” – Carl Jung We all struggle with internal and external issues that can lead to anxiety, depression, and a myriad of other mental and physical problems. These issues can make us feel isolated, lonely, and stuck. Counseling offers people help with […]

I’m a licensed therapist (LPC-Asssociate) who focuses on working with adult individuals who are struggling with symptoms like anxiety, depression, and a lack of meaning or purpose. My background is in existential, relational, psychoanalytical, and person-centered theories. I also have experience with parts work and attachment theory, and am always learning about other evidence-based methods.  […]

My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to improving your well-being. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore challenges, uncover strengths, and work toward a more fulfilling, balanced life by providing each client with tools for success. I understand that seeking support can feel like a […]