• “Figure out who you are and do it on purpose.“

    -Dolly Parton

    Welcome!

    Even the strongest people need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has hurdles to overcome, and we’d love to help you along the way.

    You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you.


    Without understanding how our feelings, thoughts and behaviors work together, it’s almost impossible to find our way back
     to ourselves and each other.

    – Brene Brown


    Here at Sama Counseling Services, we realize that no two people are the same, and we tailor our therapy to meet your specific needs as an individual. We love helping people understand the things that are holding them back with an in-depth approach. After recognizing underlying problems, clients can fully realize their strengths and adjust certain behaviors and thoughts to see things in a different, healthier way.

    Through therapy, we can get you on track to leading a happier, more fulfilling life by equipping you with the tools you need to more efficiently and confidently manage life’s challenges.

    It is never too late or too early to start living the life you’ve always wanted.

    If you’re interested in becoming a happier, more fulfilled you, we’d love to work with you every step of the way. Please contact us today!

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is a short-term, problem-focused form of behavioral treatment that helps people see the difference between beliefs, thoughts, and feelings, and free them from unhelpful patterns of behavior.

    Emotional Freedom Technique, EFT tapping

    Do you find yourself feeling stuck in negative thinking and  patterns of negative emotions? Do you wish you had the techniques to harness your emotions and move forward with your life?

    LGBTQIA+ Therapy

    Stigma-free, affirming, affordable therapy for LGBTQIA+ Individuals Do you live outside of the heteronormative-cisgender box?

    About Thea Privette

    I completed my Master degree with honors in Clinical Counseling at University of San Francisco. I returned to graduate school to pursue a career aligned with my purpose after working 16 years in the corporate healthcare system.  My trauma informed approach is grounded in culturally sensitive, evidence-based practices.  My focus centers on my client’s needs, unique intersectionalities, and the goals they set for themselves.

    Let’s connect online and get started!