Accepting new clients · Online across Washington
Rooted in the Pacific Northwest
Compassionate, evidence-informed therapy rooted in connection and healing. Together, we'll find the path to a stronger, more resilient you.
A free 20-minute call, no pressure. Just a conversation to see if we're a good fit.
About Sam
I'm Sam Strong, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) in Seattle dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's most challenging moments, explore their inner world with curiosity, and build a higher quality of life that feels authentically their own.
My approach is grounded in warmth, curiosity, and evidence-informed practices. I specialize in working with anxiety, self-esteem, and individuals who are ready to make meaningful changes in their lives. Drawing on Internal Family Systems (IFS) principles, I offer a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can better understand yourself and build lasting resilience. I am trauma-informed and actively integrate that lens into all aspects of my clinical work, recognizing that our past experiences shape the way we move through the world.
Inspired by the Pacific Northwest's natural beauty, I believe in the restorative power of connection, both with ourselves and the world around us.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA), practicing under approved clinical supervision; application for full licensure pending approval.
Areas of Focus
You don't need to have it all figured out before reaching out. Here are some of the areas I work with most often.
Persistent worry, racing thoughts, or a constant sense of overwhelm that makes it hard to feel at ease.
Difficult past experiences that continue to affect your present.
Low mood, loss of motivation, or feeling disconnected from the things and people that once brought you joy.
Navigating change: career shifts, relocation, relationship changes, or stepping into a new chapter of life.
Processing the pain of losing someone or something important, and finding a way to carry that love forward.
Rebuilding confidence, understanding who you are, and learning to treat yourself with the same compassion you give others.
Recurring conflict, communication struggles, or patterns that leave you feeling disconnected, and learning to build healthier, more secure connections.
Services
No two people come to therapy for the same reasons. I draw on evidence-informed approaches and shape the work around what you actually need.
A supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns. Together we'll work toward greater self-understanding, emotional balance, and personal growth, whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or simply seeking deeper self-awareness.
Drawing on Internal Family Systems, this gentle approach helps you understand and harmonize the different parts of yourself, fostering inner compassion and self-leadership. IFS-informed work is effective for trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a structured, evidence-informed approach for gently processing difficult experiences. I'm completing EMDRIA-approved training now and am beginning to bring EMDR-informed techniques into my work.
A note on EMDR. I'm currently completing EMDR Basic Training through an EMDRIA-approved program, with Part 2 scheduled for late 2026; full certification will follow. If EMDR is something you're curious about, we can begin working together now, building safety, exploring your history, and developing our relationship, so that when the time comes to move into EMDR processing, you're well-prepared and supported every step of the way.
You've carried it this long. You don't have to carry it alone.
Your Journey
Use the contact form below to tell me a little about yourself. I'll respond within one business day to schedule a free 20-minute consultation call, a relaxed and no-pressure way to ask questions and see if we're a good fit.
In our initial intake, we'll explore what's bringing you to therapy and what you hope to achieve, and begin shaping a plan together.
Together, we'll build on your strengths, process what's holding you back, and develop tools you can carry forward long after our work together.
Common Questions
Get Started
Reaching out can feel like a lot. Whenever you're ready, I'd genuinely like to hear from you.
Fill out the form and I'll get back to you within one business day. You're also welcome to reach me directly using the information below.
Sessions are 50 minutes and $150. I'm an out-of-network provider and provide monthly superbills you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.
Virtual sessions available throughout Washington State. Flexible scheduling for evenings may be available upon request.
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Whenever you're ready.