Samuel Wilson, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Samuel!

If you are feeling stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, and you’ve tried to “figure it out” on your own, but something still isn’t shifting, I can help you! By creating a supportive space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered to find solutions to your concerns.

My focus

My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based. I work with adults and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, and stress. I help clients better understand their patterns, strengthen communication, and develop practical tools to create meaningful and lasting change.

My approach

I take a person-centered, humanistic approach, creating a supportive space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered to grow. With couples, I incorporate the Gottman Method to improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen connection. I am also EMDR-trained and able to assist in the processing of traumatic events.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I create a safe space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to openly explore their concerns.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist began with my deep curiosity about the human condition and how lived experiences shape who we become. Working with and helping individuals discover who they are has only motivated me to become a better therapist over the years.

My goals for you

I help clients reach their goals by building on their strengths, identifying practical steps, and developing strategies that fit their unique needs. I work collaboratively with clients to create meaningful, achievable changes while providing support and accountability along the way.

Our first session

Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and understand what brings you to therapy. We’ll discuss your concerns, goals, and what you hope to gain from counseling. I’ll also answer any questions you have and work with you to develop a treatment approach that feels comfortable and meaningful.

I identify as...

Male
Biracial or Multiracial
Agnostic

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Dialectical (DBT)

Gottman Method

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

EMDR

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Psychoanalytic

Somatic

+ 11 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

Educators

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Racial Justice

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 20 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Psychology from Pepperdine University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Samuel Wilson