Greetings and welcome to Relationship Therapy Center. At RTC it is our goal to offer an environment where you can have experience in surroundings that are safe and supportive. Of course, it can be anxiety provoking for you to first come into therapy. But if you know that we are a safe space, and you will be fully accepted, it can be very rewarding and growth producing for your life.

First of all, I applaud your effort in coming to therapy. In fact, I believe that you are the expert in your life, yet sometimes we need a helping hand along the way. To be sure, I am grateful to be a part of your journey.

I firmly believe in the benefit of offering unconditional positive regard as a therapeutic orientation. In our sessions you will find a supportive environment, encouragement, and a multitude of tools to apply to life’s obstacles.

Hello, I’m Sam. I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in the Sacramento area, specifically Roseville, CA and Fair Oaks, CA, and I specialize in helping couples, adults, children, teens, and families who are struggling with relationship challenges, ADHD, anxiety, trauma and life transitions.

My passion is supporting Children and Teens handle the stresses of life and to help couples learn how to have healthier relationships

Working with the balance and harmony of mind, body, emotion, and soul, I strive for mindfulness in supporting everyone’s purpose in life. And I look forward to meeting you where you are on your journey! Additionally, In my work with individuals, I use a mindfulness based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that will allow you to identify what is getting in your way and provide solutions to thrive in your life.

I use research-based approaches such as Gottman Method, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness-based therapy. These methods help clients improve intimacy and grow closer, improve communication and resolve conflicts, recover from trauma and grow in a safe space.

Therapy is tailored to each client’s needs, whether that’s structured couples work, practical coping skills, or exploring deeper emotional wounds.

I provide therapy for:

• Couples seeking more intimacy, help to recover from an affair, improve communication and resolve conflict.
• Individuals navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions
• Families with parenting support, blended family challenges, divorce transition
• Child and Teen Counseling for self-esteem, ADHD, peer challenges
• LGBTQ+ support

I earned my Masters of Professional Clinical Counseling from Liberty University and have 4 years experience working with couples, individuals, families, and minors. Trainings in Gottman Level 1 & 2,  in EMDR, with focuses on compassion based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and emotional wounds work help me help a variety of clients.

I became a therapist as a path of service. Primarily, I am motivated to support those, as I have been supported in my own journey, who have a desire to increase life quality both mentally, emotionally, and metaphysically.

When I am not working I enjoy the martial art practice of Aikido, Yoga, reading, and physical fitness.

Received help with communication during some difficult times. Treated with courtesy, consideration, and respect. The process was less painful and more productive than expected. I highly recommend the Relationship Therapy Center and specifically our counselor Sam.”
Andrea E.