Susan Samek, LPC

Susan Samek brings three decades of clinical experience to her counseling practice, combining talk-based therapy with creative arts techniques to help people make sense of life’s challenges and set achievable, meaningful goals. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - a state credential that authorizes her to provide professional counseling services - and she is also trained in creative arts therapy, using art as a vehicle for reflection and emotional processing. With a calm, gentle manner and a focus on empathy and unconditional positive regard, she creates a supportive environment that encourages exploration and understanding.

Susan’s approach honors the belief that healing often begins with understanding the roots of habits, patterns, and trauma. She emphasizes awareness as a tool for change, helping people cultivate acceptance and forgiveness as part of inner growth and resilience. Her work addresses a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, parenting challenges, and coping with life transitions.

Art has been central to Susan’s own reflective process, and she integrates creative expression alongside conversational techniques to support clients in processing complex experiences. She aims to help people feel heard and validated while guiding them toward practical insights and enduring change through compassionate, thoughtful engagement.