Sam McCann (she/her)

MA, LMHCA
Accepting Clients

I work with adults who are struggling with grief, anxiety, people-pleasing, and perfectionism.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in SeaTac, WA
Supervised by Jennifer Elve, LMHC

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Therapy with me might be helpful if: -You are one inconvenience away from losing your shit. -You thought you had your life all planned out, but now you're not sure who even made the plan. -You continuously feel that something within you is amiss, and you exhaust yourself trying to "fix" it. -Your anxiety is increasing, and you want to understand why. -You're worn out after years of prioritizing the needs of others over your own. -You've experienced a significant loss or a major life shift

My Background and Approach

I show up to sessions as my authentic self because you deserve to know a who you are spending time with. My clients describe me as warm, funny, and direct when needed. I encourage my clients to get comfortable. You can move around, take off your shoes, and have a snack, if that is what is most helpful to you. I have blankets, pillows, and my office lights can be adjusted to suite your needs. My therapeutic style is client-centered (all about you) and strengths-based (leaning into what comes naturally for you). I often using mindfulness, narrative therapy (your story is important), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), and CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) techniques in my practice. I know how hard life can be and adapting to changes can be overwhelming. I will not be another voice telling you how to be or how to live. I am here to support you in reclaiming your power and defining your life for yourself. I'm not here to fix you because you are not broken.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I tend to have big, grand plans for my days off, but I end up watching TV with my dogs or knitting because my brain feels overloaded. I used to feel really guilty about that, but not anymore, because it's okay to rest when you need to. My daily survival is dependent on lists and reminders. While I don't always have my act together, I've learned to get back on track. In the past, I felt that others knew something I didn't. I would change to be more like them so they might see how hard I was working and let me in on their little secret. It was EXHAUSTING! In therapy, I discovered that I don't need to perform to be loved and can be my true self. I am a neurodivergent therapist and I love working with all neurotypes. I am fully accepting of self-diagnosed neurodiversity.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Grief or Loss
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Grief or Loss
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Premera Blue Cross
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $175 - 265/session

Info

Email Sam
19530 International Blvd, #200
SeaTac, WA 98188

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