Sami holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is actively pursuing her Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider (LPC/MHSP) license in the state of Tennessee.

Sami has experience working with individuals facing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress, life transitions, ADHD, personality disorders, and other presenting concerns. She works with clients ages 10 and older and is also open to working with couples.

With a passion for meeting people where they are, Sami strives to provide support and guidance as clients move toward healing and personal growth. She believes that no one should walk through life’s challenges alone and desires to be a compassionate companion on each client’s unique journey.

Sami offers a holistic, person-centered approach to counseling, rooted in unconditional positive regard. She utilizes an integrative framework, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), tailoring her approach to meet each client’s individual needs. As a Christian counselor and worship leader, Sami is available to integrate faith-based perspectives into the counseling process for clients who desire it, offering spiritual support alongside mental and emotional care.

Sami is committed to creating a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, gain insight, and discover practical solutions for a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Education

Master’s of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA – March 2024