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 15-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.
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions, supporting clients who are ready to make meaningful, lasting change. My approach is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), and I also draw on EMDR, DBT, EFT, and somatic and attachment-based practices depending on what each client needs. Together, we create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can better understand yourself, work through what's holding you back, and build real resilience.
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.
Learn more →Difficult past experiences that continue to affect your present.
Learn more →Low mood, loss of motivation, or feeling disconnected from the things and people that once brought you joy.
Learn more →Navigating change: career shifts, relocation, relationship changes, or stepping into a new chapter of life.
Learn more →Processing the pain of losing someone or something important, and finding a way to carry that love forward.
Learn more →Rebuilding confidence, understanding who you are, and learning to treat yourself with the same compassion you give others.
Learn more →Recurring conflict, communication struggles, or patterns that leave you feeling disconnected, and learning to build healthier, more secure connections.
Learn more →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.
Learn more →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.
Learn more →Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a structured, evidence-based approach for processing trauma, anxiety, and difficult memories so they lose their grip on the present. EMDR helps your brain finish what it couldn't at the time, without needing to relive every detail.
Learn more →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 15-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.
Worried about cost?
Many Washington health plans reimburse 50 to 80 percent of out-of-network therapy once your deductible is met. Enter your plan details and see what yours would send back for a session with me. It takes about 30 seconds and doesn't commit you to anything.
Sessions are $150. HSA and FSA cards accepted.
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. Check your out-of-network benefits in 30 seconds →
Virtual sessions available throughout Washington State. Flexible scheduling for evenings may be available upon request.
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Whenever you're ready.