Susan Samek

Focusing on your mental well-being is essential for a balanced and fulfilling life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Creative Arts Therapist I offer an eclectic approach to those seeking help to make sense of life's challenges, identifying needs and setting achievable and meaningful goals for growth.

I'm driven by a passion for understanding why our experiences make us who we are, and how they effect the way we relate to the world and each other. Art was my safe space for self reflection and expression, and an integral tool for processing complex life events. After a long and committed engagement with my own therapeutic journey, it became my life’s calling.

I use a mix of evidence based modalities, uniquely tailored to each client, that helps to find the core of their struggle. We begin to heal when we truly understand the roots of our habits, patterns, and trauma. We can’t control our past, but we can begin to cultivate an awareness around it and use that awareness as a tool to create the futures we want. With acceptance and forgiveness we can experience an inner growth and a resilience that will prepare us for life's ups & downs.

By providing a calm and gentle environment, I offer my client's a safe and comfortable place in which to delve into self discovery. Thoughtful engagement, with unconditional positive regard and empathy, set the stage for real understanding, and when necessary, change.