Samantha Seeger
Hi! I'm Samantha (or Sam). I specialize in supporting women and LGBTQ+ individuals through life transitions, relationship dynamics, and the complexities of identity that intersect with mental health. I'm very relaxed, warm, and down to earth (and swear a little if you're into it).
I specialize in supporting women and LGBTQ+ individuals through life transitions, relationship dynamics, and the complexities of identity that intersect with mental health.
Therapy can be a space where you can be fully yourself, maybe even laugh a little, and figure things out without judgment. I’m direct when it’s helpful, gentle when things feel heavy, and always focused on helping you understand yourself more clearly.
First session
We’ll take time to get to know each other and talk about what brought you to therapy right now. I’ll ask questions about your goals, current stressors, and what support looks like for you. We’ll move at your pace and work together to create a plan that feels manageable and aligned with what you want for yourself. I know that starting therapy can cause anxiety in itself; my goal is for you to leave that first session feeling heard, understood, and a little lighter knowing you don’t have to navigate things alone.
Strengths
My approach is grounded in a feminist, sex therapy informed, and affirming lens. That means we pay attention not only to your symptoms, but also to the systems, expectations, and relationship patterns that have shaped you. I’m here to hold whatever you’re carrying.
Ideal clients
My ideal clients are open to having a therapist who is warm, genuine, and down-to-earth. I am not someone who nods along or tells them what they want to hear. They appreciate being gently challenged, having patterns pointed out, and being given practical tools. They want to feel more confident in themselves, communicate more honestly, build healthier relationships, set boundaries, and create a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach I like to use to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The core idea is that our thoughts influence our emotions and actions. This is the very first treatment method I was taught in school.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
(ACT) is a type of therapy that helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or avoiding them. The goal is to encourage psychological flexibility—helping people live in alignment with their values even in the presence of discomfort or challenges. When I use this in practice, it's a blend between mindfulness and and behavioral change strategies.
Compassion Focused
CFT is an approach designed to help people develop self-compassion and reduce feelings of shame, self-criticism, or distress. It integrates principles from evolutionary psychology, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and neuroscience. I've found this one is especially helpful with people who have high levels of shame or self-criticism, because they often have overactive threat systems and underactive soothing systems. CFT focuses on activating the soothing system to amplify self-kindness and emotional balance.
Trauma-Focused CBT
TFCBT combines traditional CBT with specific strategies to address trauma. It involves understanding your thoughts and feelings, learning coping skills and talking about the trauma; along with strengthening core relationships.
Feminist
I was a women's studies major in my undergraduate, so this one is close to my heart. The Feminist Theory approach focuses on understanding the impact of social, cultural, and systemic factors—including (but certainly not limited to) gender roles, power imbalances, and oppression—on a person's mental health.
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Virtual sessions
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- IndianaLicense 34008838A