samantha whelan, lpc
Downtown Location
You feel trapped. Stuck in a seemingly endless loop of unwanted thoughts, fears, or painful memories. You feel like the only way to get relief is to avoid what hurts or do something…anything to quiet the thoughts. Your symptoms have made your life smaller and smaller until you don't even recognize who you are or who you were meant to be. You only see your symptoms. Perfectionism, OCD, anxiety, depression, substance use, and/or trauma make you feel like you are on an island alone. Let me help you to stand up to your fears, confront your shame or guilt, and reclaim your life. You can overcome.
My integrative approach is rooted in evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT & Behavioral Therapy. In addition, I utilize Motivational Interviewing and Person-Centered Theories. By blending these approaches, it allows me to tailor your treatment, build and reinforce your coping skills, provide tools, and appropriately challenge you for ideal results.
I’ve been where you are and know the anxiety that comes with being “on the other side of the desk". It is my intention for you to be heard and validated, just as I was seeking. I strive to offer hope, awareness, and insight to help you accomplish your goals. I look forward to working with you.