Sam Walsh, LMHC

I believe something magical happens when one human intentionally listens to another. Good conversation can shift our perspective, leaving both people enriched and more deeply connected. Listening is the fundamental act of therapy, and the therapist’s boundaries, training, curiosity, and experience make it possible to listen with depth and care.
My years in human services have allowed me to listen to a wide variety of people. I have worked as a crisis clinician in hospitals, residences, police stations, and schools. I have also been a counselor in a community mental health clinic, a case manager supporting people with HIV/AIDS in their homes, and a mental health intern in a prison. I earned my master’s degree in psychology and counseling in 2013 and became a licensed mental health counselor in 2015.  These experiences taught me how to hold space with steadiness, compassion, and understanding throughout the course of the therapeutic relationship. 
My goal is to help clients listen to themselves and recognize their own resilience and strengths. I am committed to practicing in ways that are persistently anti-racist and affirming of LGBTQIA+ identities, with the hope that therapy feels both empowering and healing.