Welcome! I’m Samantha
I also go by Sami or Sam- take your pick!
I support deep thinkers, feelers, and high achievers who are ready to release the weight of the past, quiet the inner noise, and reconnect with their own wisdom, energy, and joy.
You’ve worked hard to hold it all together, but beneath the surface there’s a part of you longing to exhale—to soften the pressure, feel more present, and experience the peace you know is possible. Together, we’ll gently process what’s been held in your body and nervous system through trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, and somatic work. This isn’t just about reducing symptoms—it’s about making space for clarity, intuition, and deeper self-trust to emerge.
I integrate traditional therapeutic approaches with energetic and intuitive tools to support healing on all levels—mind, body, and spirit. This is a space where your sensitivity is seen as strength, your emotions are honored, and the parts of you that felt “too much” or “too out there” are finally allowed to belong.
You don’t have to keep doing it all on your own. Reach out today and together we can start the process together.
If you’re in Washington or Nebraska reach out today! I’m so looking forward to connecting.
Sound familiar?
Maybe from the outside you appear to be crushing it, but the amount of internal effort required to keep it all together and keep going at this pace feels totally unsustainable…..
Your mind is constantly racing, trying to predict and control every possible outcome. The endless mental chatter leaves you drained, yet it never truly brings peace.
Despite your efforts to move on from the past, it still lingers. Logically, you know it doesn’t define you, but that inner critic or lingering feeling in your body won’t let go—holding you back from reaching your full potential.
You care deeply for others and give your all, but sometimes you take on too much responsibility for those around you. The line between their needs and yours becomes blurred, leaving you drained…and sometimes resentful!
You long for deeper connection—with yourself, with others, and with life itself—and want to feel more present, aligned, and alive in the everyday moments but just don’t even know where to start.
I would love to support you.
You do not need to live your life trapped inside your head, prisoner to your anxious and critical thoughts all while juggling too many balls, praying you don’t drop one. Together we will process the wounds from your past, allowing your experiences to work for you rather than against you, while exploring new ways of thinking and relating to your past, present and future.
What if everything was happening for you?
What if your perceived roadblocks or setbacks were actually the Universe’s way of redirecting you towards a different path? A path that is actually more in alignment with your true nature, goals and values. Through shifting your perspective, refraining from labeling or judging an experience, situation or person as this BAD thing happening TO YOU, what if instead you viewed everything as happening FOR you- some redirection from the Universe simply supporting you towards greater alignment and fulfillment. What if instead of obstacles that must be overcome, challenges become essential experiences that help to prepare and support us on our journey towards becoming the best, most authentic, capable version of ourselves?
Of course it’s not always going to be a smooth ride. Life can get bumpy, people and situations have a way of triggering us, but triggers are teachers, and thus when we are triggered, it’s not something to be avoided at all costs, but rather approached from a place of open curiosity…there’s something there asking to be resolved and healed. Triggers are opportunities to grow.
I get this is a major perspective shift for most, and it’s a constant practice (for me too!)- but it’s a shift that will bring you peace, optimism and perspective. You don’t have to figure it out on your own.
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Trauma/EMDR Therapy
When left unprocessed, or buried away, the past tends to find a way of playing out again and again in familiar patterns and cycles that are very much present- and can create very real blocks or dis-ease within your life.
Through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I will support you in processing your past. You will gain new perspectives, acceptance and understanding from what was previously unbearable to even think about.
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Intensives
Maximize healing with extended therapy time in addition to OR instead of traditional therapy sessions.
Maybe the traditional model of weekly or bi-weekly therapy just does not work for your busy schedule and you would prefer instead to allocate a larger chunk of time (90min-2hrs) to maximize both your time and the healing benefits experienced from therapy.
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Forever Athlete
Not only is your experience as an athlete or competitor relevant, it’s also one of your greatest assets and superpowers. But sometimes this drive prevents you from being satisfied and appreciating the present moment. Your busy mind could use a break.
FAQ
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Go to the ‘Schedule Now’ page, or any of the ‘Schedule Now’ buttons to directly schedule your 50min session. You can directly enter your insurance information if you wish to bill insurance.
For Intensive sessions, text, call, email or the complete the contact form to get scheduled.
If you would like to call and chat a little bit about what you are looking for or have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out for a Free 10 min consult call or video.
(614) 450-0240
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Standard 50 minute session:
$175
90 Minute Intensive:
$350
120 Minute Intensive:
$450
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Ongoing support is available if you are working towards several treatment goals. This will be unique to your needs and goals. We could meet regularly (weekly or bi-weekly) for a period of time and then scale down to monthly or quarterly sessions as needed. This is an ongoing conversation between you and I based off of what you’re wanting to achieve.
Therapy should be flexible and meet YOUR needs.
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Yes. I am paneled with a handful of insurance companies including Aetna, Cigna, United Health Care and UMR.
I also accept Self-Pay and Out of Network Benefits. You can check with your insurance provider about what your out-of-network benefits are to determine if you are eligible for partial reimbursement, or I can help you with this process- just reach out!
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Therapists have less documentation requirements, paperwork, and insurance phone calls (more time to focus on you, the client).
Mental health diagnoses are not mandatory and are not submitted to your private health records.
Increased privacy and confidentiality. Insurance can request your chart at any time.
Increased flexibility to choose the -focus, duration, and frequency of therapy.
Research shows that clients who pay a fee for treatment have more positive outcome.
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All services are remote from the comfort of your home, but you must be in the state of Washington or Nebraska. This means less time taken commuting, less time away from work, family, etc, and more time simply focused on your healing work. Get cozy with your tea/coffee and stay in comfy jammies, pet in lap!
(Clients must be in either Washington or Nebraska)
Reach out for your Free 10min consult call, text, email or use the contact form if you have any additional questions.
(614) 450-0240
straubcounseling@gmail.com
Contact me.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions, or if you would like to schedule a 15-minute Free consult call to briefly discuss your needs and preferences for treatment at this time.
Please remember that you must be in the state of Washington or Nebraska to be eligible to work together.