Sam Taylor, LPC, NCC is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship concerns, and other challenges that can interfere with their sense of well-being and connection. Drawing on over 10 years of experience working with college students in higher education, Sam brings a longstanding commitment to helping people feel understood, supported, and empowered as they navigate difficult seasons of life.

Sam takes a person-centered and supportive approach to therapy, grounded in the belief that every person has inherent dignity, value, and capacity for growth. He strives to create a space where clients feel genuinely heard and understood, while collaboratively exploring what matters most to them and identifying meaningful goals for therapy. His approach incorporates evidence-based practices, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while recognizing that effective therapy cannot be one-size-fits-all. Interventions are thoughtfully tailored to each client's unique needs, circumstances, values, and goals.

Whether working individually or with couples, Sam emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and curiosity. He believes therapy can provide an opportunity not only to develop practical skills for managing distress, but also to better understand oneself, strengthen relationships, clarify what matters, and move toward a life that feels more meaningful and aligned. Above all, he is committed to offering clients a space where they can speak openly, feel deeply listened to, and approach change with compassion rather than judgment.