Counselor Sam, LPC

Location(s): Huntsville

Sam joined the Garrett Counseling team in 2024, and she has been working in the mental health field for over a year. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Sam has a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Alabama.

Sam enjoys working with neurodivergent clients, as well as those experiencing life transitions and anxiety. She uses a Person-Centered therapeutic approach. Sam shares, “I strive to create a space of comfortability for client authenticity. This often means meeting the client where they are and going at their pace. I have this viewpoint that everyone on the planet has a desire to feel a sense of belonging. We, as human beings, seek connection and want to be understood. This is what I hope to achieve through my counseling approach and therapy space.”

Highlights -
Alabama Counseling Association, American Mental Health Counselors Association
Sam practices wellness by reading fiction books, painting, listening to music, writing poetry/short stories, listening to educational podcasts (e.g., Divergent Conversations by Dr. Megan Anna Neff and Patrick Casale), and hiking with her partner. Her favorite books include "The Giver" by Lois Lowry and "Self-Care For Autistic People" by Dr. Megan Anna Neff. Sam finds a special connection with Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter series, stating: "She is known for her intelligence, loyalty, and resourcefulness. Hermione cares deeply for those closest to her and uses her strengths to stand up for what she believes is right. Though she is more extroverted than me, she and I share similar hobbies like reading books and researching our special interests."