Samantha Willi (she/her/hers)

LPCC-S
Accepting Clients

Hi! I'm Sam! Therapist, supervisor, practice owner and Disney fan. Dog mom to Zoey, Banner & Dory.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Westlake, OH

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Neuropsychological Assessment

About My Clients

Does life feel like your brain has 100 tabs open and you can't figure out which one is making the noise? I specialize in working with adults navigating ADHD, autism, masking, trauma, and anxiety. Together we'll make sense of your experiences, build strategies that actually fit your brain. When appropriate, we will use EMDR to help process the past so it stops getting in the way of your present. No judgment, just real conversations and support.

My Background and Approach

I don't believe in cookie-cutter therapy because, honestly, people are all different. I primarily work with adults navigating ADHD, autism, trauma, anxiety, and the messy overlap that often comes with being neurodivergent. My style is relaxed, collaborative, and probably includes a few swear words (okay...way more than a few). If you're looking for someone who sits quietly and just nods, I'm definitely not your therapist. I ask questions, challenge unhelpful patterns, celebrate your wins, and help you better understand how your brain works. We'll laugh when it feels right, be honest when things are hard, and I'll probably call you out more than once. Let's focus on strategies that actually fit your life, not force you into someone else's definition of "normal." Whether we're using EMDR to process trauma, exploring a new diagnosis, or untangling years of masking and burnout, my goal is to help you leave each session feeling a little more understood and a lot less alone.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe therapy should be a place where you can show up fully as yourself. No masking, performing, or pretending required. My office is LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodiversity affirming, and welcoming to people of all backgrounds, identities, and relationship structures. I care deeply about authenticity and accessibility. Outside of therapy, I’m a Disney, Marvel, and animal person through and through. I love how stories, fandoms, and pop culture can help us make sense of identity, grief, trauma, and resilience. As a therapist, practice owner, educator, and speaker, I’m passionate about improving access to mental health care and helping neurodivergent adults feel seen and supported.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Other Techniques
  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Collaborative Couple Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Family Therapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
ADHD Therapists Autism Spectrum Disorder Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Adoption Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Teen Issues
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • Cenpatico
  • United Healthcare
  • Molina
  • Government Employee Health Associations (GEHA)
  • UMR
  • AmBetter
  • CareSource
  • Buckeye Community Health Plan
  • Medical Mutual
  • Paramount Advantage
  • SummaCare
  • Evernorth
  • Cleveland Clinic EHP
  • Caresource Marketplace
  • Paramount
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200 - 250/session

Info

Email Samantha
24500 Center Ridge Rd
Ste 120
Westlake, OH 44145

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