Sam Byrne
MA, LPCC-S, EMDR Certified,
Level 1 Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Trained
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” -Maya Angelou
As a trauma psychotherapist, I believe every person carries a story worthy of being heard. Healing often begins when our stories are met with compassion, understanding, and presence. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside clients in this process, offering a safe, non-judgmental space where connection becomes the foundation for change.
I specialize in working with adults navigating the lasting impacts of trauma, anxiety, and relational challenges. My approach integrates the evidence-based foundation of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with the body-centered depth of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level I trained). I believe that healing requires more than cognitive insight—it calls for attunement to the body’s innate wisdom. Trauma often leaves traces that words alone cannot access. As clients learn to listen to the body, survival patterns can soften, making space for new ways of being to emerge.
Many clients come to therapy feeling disconnected from themselves, overwhelmed by symptoms, or caught in patterns that keep them feeling “stuck.” My intention is to build a collaborative partnership where you feel safe, supported, and understood. Together, we will explore what feels most pressing for you, honor your story, and work toward softening the weight of trauma and emotional wounds. Healing is not linear, but through connection, awareness, and attunement to both mind and body, it is possible to rediscover a life that feels more grounded, whole, and joy-filled.
My therapeutic style is collaborative, strengths-based, and paced to honor each client’s readiness. Alongside EMDR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, I incorporate mindfulness, attachment-focused work, and resourcing strategies that foster stability and strengthens adaptive capacity.
I provide individual therapy to adults (18+) and maintain an ongoing commitment to expanding my clinical skill set in the field of trauma treatment. My hope is to journey with clients as they move beyond survival and reconnect with a felt sense of safety, presence, and connection—within themselves and in their relationships.
419.746.3431 | samanthabyrne@karunahousellc.com