Samantha Ellis, Counseling Intern

Therapy that feels real, supportive, and actually helpful — not clinical, stiff, or awkward.

If you (or your teen) are looking for therapy that feels supportive, genuine, and connected to real life, you’re in the right place.

Sam works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD and neurodivergence, executive functioning challenges, complicated relationships, self-esteem, and the pressure to somehow keep up with everything life expects of them. Her clients may look like they’re doing okay on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like they’re constantly falling short on the inside. They might overthink every interaction, struggle to get started even when they know exactly what they need to do, shut down when everything becomes too much, or wonder why things that seem easy for everyone else feel so hard for them.

Sam believes people heal when they feel seen, understood, and safe enough to show up exactly as they are. In sessions, she brings a calm, warm, and grounding presence. Her approach is collaborative and conversational, never lecturing or performatively “therapist-y.”

Together, Sam and her clients work to understand what’s underneath the overwhelm, recognize patterns without judgment, and find ways of navigating emotions, relationships, and everyday life that actually work for them. Therapy with Sam balances deeper self-understanding with practical support, helping clients feel more confident in themselves and better equipped to handle the things that once felt overwhelming.

As a Counseling Intern at Authentic Connections Counseling, Sam receives ongoing supervision and consultation from practice owner Cammie Terry, LPC, NCC, ADHD-CCSP, NPT-C. Clients benefit from both Sam's thoughtful, individualized approach and the added support of collaborative clinical consultation.

Sessions are $105. Immediate availability for in-person and virtual appointments.