Welcome! I’m Sam (she/her).
If you are here, you are likely feeling stuck in some way. Just existing can be hard, made harder by different identities you hold. My goal is to shine a light in the dark.
Maybe you want to understand yourself better, discuss difficult experiences, learn tools to make life more manageable, or shift how you see the world. Maybe you are not sure and need someone to help you figure that out. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Adult ADHD Specialist, I have experience working with a diverse group of clients experiencing challenges related to trauma, marginalized identities, executive functioning, anxiety, mood, relationships, life transitions, and body image.
Therapy can be challenging, playful, and illuminating. I use a client-centered and trauma-informed approach combining elements of relational therapy, parts work, EMDR, CBT, DBT, and SFBT. That list of acronyms means I consider you the expert on yourself and I have an array of tools to meet you where you are. My role is to help you shift what is not working for you, and I use warmth and humor to do so.
Perhaps you are struggling with executive functioning and need tangible methods, rather than the emotional focus of traditional therapy.
Executive functioning includes task initiation, time management, organization, memory, emotional control, cognitive flexibility, and self-regulation. It can look like difficulty starting tasks (even if you really want to!), shutting down when there are multiple steps to follow, and feeling unable to manage your time or responsibilities.
I offer executive functioning coaching that prioritizes strategies, support, and accountability. Together we will create systems - working with your brain rather than against it - that help you manage the cognitive hurdles of daily life. An official ADHD diagnosis is not required. Coaching is different from therapy and typically not covered by insurance.
Coaching is offered at my hourly rate per session or the below packages:
30 minute sessions:
4 for $200 | 6 for $350 | 8 for $500
60 minutes sessions:
4 for $500 | 6 for $750 | 8 for $925
Equitable access to therapy and coaching is important to me and I reserve a limited number of lower-fee spots for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients. Please contact me for more information.
Samantha Jacobson, LCSW
Certified Adult ADHD Specialist