Sam Ellis, Counseling Intern
(Starting January 2026)
Supervised by Cammie Terry, LPC, NCC, ADHD-CCSP
Therapy that feels real, supportive, and actually helpful — not clinical or awkward.
If you (or your teen) are tired of therapy that feels stiff, judgmental, or disconnected from real life, you’re in the right place.
Sam works with teens and young adults who aren’t just “struggling” — they’re trying to survive high-pressure school environments, complicated relationships, executive functioning chaos, self-esteem spirals, and the emotional weight of being a young person today.
Her sessions feel grounding, validating, and collaborative. No therapist-y lecturing. No “just breathe” clichés. No pretending everything is fine.
Just real conversations, practical tools, and a place to be fully yourself.
Who Sam Helps
Teens & young adults navigating:
ADHD (executive functioning, emotional overwhelm, motivation struggles)
Anxiety & stress (school pressure, overthinking, perfectionism)
Depression (shutdowns, isolation, low motivation, “numb” phases)
Trauma & attachment wounds
Relationship stress (friendship issues, dating, conflict at home)
Self-esteem & identity
Burnout, shutdowns & emotional dysregulation
Sam works closely with teens and young adults who need a therapist who “gets it” — someone who understands the realities of ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma, and who can help build sustainable coping skills, emotional awareness, healthy communication, and confidence.
What Makes Sam Different
Teens and young adults don’t need another adult telling them what to do.
They need someone who:
listens without judgment
sees the whole person, not just the diagnosis
understands neurodivergence, overwhelm, shutdowns, and spirals
teaches skills that actually work in real-life situations
creates a space where vulnerability feels possible — even safe
Sam combines evidence-based therapy, nervous system education, and practical ADHD-informed tools to help clients make sense of their inner world and feel more grounded day-to-day.
Her approach blends:
CBT and ACT strategies
nervous system regulation + somatic awareness
executive functioning support
identity + self-worth work
trauma-informed care
a real, down-to-earth style that teens and young adults connect with
She’s not performatively “warm and fuzzy.” She’s relatable, steady, and intentional — clients often say talking with Sam feels like taking a breath they didn’t realize they needed.
For Teens & Young Adults: What Working With Sam Feels Like
Here’s what clients experience in therapy with Sam:
You don’t have to pretend you’re okay.
You can bring the messy, complicated, confusing parts — all of it.
You’ll get tools that fit your life, not generic advice.
You’ll be understood, even if it feels like nobody “gets you” right now.
You’ll build skills that help in school, friendships, and at home.
You’ll feel supported without pressure to be perfect.
Sam helps you connect the dots between your emotions, your nervous system, and what’s happening in your life — so things finally start making sense.
Ready to feel more like you again?
Fill out the form below to get added to Sam’s waitlist
