Samantha Mathews

In my work with my clients, I strive to practice radical genuineness, meaning I work hard to connect with you as a real live person. To do this, I share pieces of my life such as my interest in drawing or Dungeons and Dragons, parts of my identity including being a transgender person with ADHD, and how I feel in the room, as in if I feel sad or excited about something we talk about. I have found that being present and transparent with my clients has helped me foster trust and build relationships which have led to feelings of belonging and experiencing meaningful change.

I enjoy working with teens and adults, especially those who have experienced intense pain and struggled with their identity. Individuals who have experienced trauma, engage in self-harm, have ADHD, and/or identify as LGBTQ+ bring a lot of emotional depth to sessions which can be channeled into growth. One of my favorite parts of being a therapist is watching a client own their story in a way that helps them find fulfillment in life. I draw from my extensive training in DBT and mix it with internal family systems and emotion-focused therapy.

During our first session, we will get to know each other. First, I will briefly introduce myself so you can get a feeling for who I am as a person and provider. Because you are the expert on your story, I will want to learn what brought you in and what you're hoping to get out of the therapy. I very much see our work together as a collaborative process, so we will work together to set what the focus on treatment is and how to address it.