A little bit about Sammy
Welcome! Call me Sammy.
I live on Big Island and you'll find me surfing, practicing yoga, getting my hands dirty in the garden or hiking with my dog most days. My own wellness journey has been a combination of physical, spiritual, and nutritional practices that keep me bal;anced and able to serve my community.
I offer a holistic approach to mental health therapy because it is what has worked for me. I know there is no one size fits all to wellness. You won't find me boxing you in! Above all, I believe in the power of play, relationship, and nature to heal and transform.. If any of this resonates with you, please reach out and let's talk story!
In session with me, you can expect...
- Fifty minute sessions with my undivided attention
- To be held with compassion while also being challenged & encouraged
- A treatment plan catered specifically to you and your goals
- Interventions that take your whole-being into account
- Informal assessments to help you gauge your own progress
- Analogies to help you gain a new perspective & see your visions and dreams actualizing
Education/Experience
I received my M.A. from the University of Hawai'i in Counseling Psychology specializing in clinical mental health in 2022.
Over the past ten years I have worked at a residential treatment center with emphasis on rites of passage and horticulture therapy, two community mental health agencies working with at-risk youth and dual diagnosis clients and I currently work group private practice and on my own on big island.
General Questions
Hi there! Have some questions about starting therapy? Find the answers below.
