Samantha Ryder

My communication style

If you work with me, you can expect an open, positive environment that welcomes all of you exactly as you are, where you are. Our therapeutic space is for you to gain safety and access to your inner strength/resources. You will receive structured, clear, kind communication, alignment, and attunement from a trusted collaborator, advocate, and coach.

My journey to mental healthcare

My values and life meaning relate to connection, humanity, understanding, helping, and personal growth. As an Expressive Arts Therapist, I found a way to incorporate my arts background into a helping profession that I have seen change lives and alleviate pain on micro and macro levels. I strive to improve the efficacy and ethics of my profession.

My goals for you

Goal setting begins from our initial intake and continues throughout the therapy process with formal & conversational reflection and checking in on progress. We discuss your symptoms and struggles where you are, and where you want to get to. I use motivational questions to help clarify and concretize the steps we will take together during therapy.

Our first session

I will welcome and get to know you and what brings you to therapy. I will be directive in gathering your background info with structured questions. We will review informed consent and assessments as needed. Overall, we will get acquainted and ensure you feel my approach is the right fit for you, then plan and schedule our work.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White