Samantha Schumann AMFT

I have been a facilitator at Our House Grief Support center for about two years. I believe our society is disconnected from death which makes it harder to cope with grief. Grief is something that never goes away but soothes over time. It is important to honor our loved ones in the work and keep connections with them even after death. Grief is all the thoughts and feelings someone has when someone dies and all feelings that come of it are validated.

Life has demands which make many people feel overwhelmed, frustrated, unworthy, and/or isolated. We are often told messages on how we should handle issues, behave, look, and feel. Many times we often lose touch with who we are and stick with the negative stories of "I'm not good enough". In my practice, I bring forth a collaborative and supportive environment. I also help empower people by exploring power dynamics and shine a light on their values.

This therapy approach helps clients identify their values and use them to confront present and future problems. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives and the problem is the problem (not the person). For example, instead of someone being “a depressed person” I see it as someone who “lives with depression”. Narrative therapy is especially empowering for BIPOC communities and LGBTQIA+ because it navigates systems steeped in racism, homophobia, white supremacy, and patriarchy.

This therapy approach helps clients identify their values and use them to confront present and future problems. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives and the problem is the problem (not the person). For example, instead of someone being “a depressed person” I see it as someone who “lives with depression”. Narrative therapy is especially empowering for BIPOC communities and LGBTQIA+ because it navigates systems steeped in racism, homophobia, white supremacy, and patriarchy.

This therapy approach helps clients identify their values and use them to confront present and future problems. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives and the problem is the problem (not the person). For example, instead of someone being “a depressed person” I see it as someone who “lives with depression”. Narrative therapy is especially empowering for BIPOC communities and LGBTQIA+ because it navigates systems steeped in racism, homophobia, white supremacy, and patriarchy.

This therapy approach helps clients identify their values and use them to confront present and future problems. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives and the problem is the problem (not the person). For example, instead of someone being “a depressed person” I see it as someone who “lives with depression”. Narrative therapy is especially empowering for BIPOC communities and LGBTQIA+ because it navigates systems steeped in racism, homophobia, white supremacy, and patriarchy.

Many people's ways to express connection and love are heavily influenced by the way they have grown up by caregivers. Even as an adult, there are ways to heal the child inside that never fully got the love they needed. I can help identify what needs the client has in order to strive for a more secure attachment with others in their present life.

I use a modality called Brainspotting. This is highly effective in reducing symptoms like anxiety, panic, and depression. Using a relational approach, and Somatic Psychotherapy, we take time to explore what's happening with you internally (in your nervous system) so you can learn how to stay calm and "regulated" when you feel triggered.

I am a certified Brainspotting Practioner. This is an effective deep brain-based modality that helps heal what traditional talk therapy can't such as trauma, developmental trauma, and performance issues. I do a comprehensive intake to assess issues and goals to help reduce symptoms.