Sam Naimi
Psychotherapist, LCSW 114391My practice primarily serves individuals – kids, teens, and adults – who are motivated to learn more about themselves and their ways of relating to others.
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Gender identity issues, sometimes called gender dysphoria or gender conflict, occur when an individual feels an inconsistency between their physical gender and the gender they truly feel or identify with. This most commonly exhibits itself as a physical discomfort with the gender one was assigned at birth, including the feeling of being in the wrong body. Children with gender dysphoria may express disgust of their own genitals or a certainty that they will grow up to be the opposite sex. Some individuals with gender identity issues treat this feeling by physically modifying their bodies to better match their gender identity. Gender dysphoria comes with it an increased risk for depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and bullying. If you are experiencing gender identity issues, reach out to one of TherapyDen’s qualified professionals today.
Taking the first step in seeing a therapist can be nerve-wracking. However, if you feel it's time to make a change, I encourage you to reach out. Your concerns will be met with support, warmth, and a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques. If you have questions or are curious about working together, I am happy to chat over a free 15-minute phone consultation. I am licensed in California and look forward to meeting you.
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I work with clients who exhibit a range of needs. Whether you are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, ADHD, OCD, substance use or another "disorder" that is causing you distress, we can work together to help ease your symptoms. I have worked closely with the perinatal community and have extensive knowledge of the postpartum experience.
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Feeling stuck and struggling to move forward from a relationship, job, or the death of a loved one? Finding it difficult to find or (re)discover yourself, or are challenged by fully embracing your sexuality and identity? You are not alone. I aim to help individuals develop space to examine and address their current difficulties through self-compassion and awareness to move forward with new perspectives and tools that more closely align with their values and goals.
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I tend to work with folks who are curious about themselves, others, and the human condition in general. My clients often come to therapy recognizing that they have endured relational and/or societal trauma and knowing how it impacts them. However, they feel unsure of how to reckon with, heal, and integrate their traumatic experiences. My clients are ready to live more expansively, have more balanced relationships, and feel more grounded in their daily life but need support to get there.
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Many of my clients come to me frustrated with their relationships, their career, or patterns they feel stuck in, and are feeling pretty powerless. The source of their pain is often contributed to being mistreated, not feeling fully seen, heard, and acknowledged by family, peers, society, and culture. My clients have a desire for personal growth, to find connection, and to build confidence.
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I work with couples and individuals from a LGBTQ+-affirming, poly-affirming, kink-affirming, sex-positive framework to help dispel shame around sex and relationships outside of hetero/cis/mononormative cultural standards. I work with folks exploring their identity, struggling through grief & loss, and dealing with issues around self-esteem, social anxiety and trauma.
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I help creative adults and teens who are struggling with self-esteem, religious beliefs/trauma, and relationships. Guided by principles of mindfulness, acceptance, and empowerment, my work focusses on your healing from experiences of bullying, abusive relationships, and difficult life events such as divorce. Together, let’s discover new paths and ways of being that will lead you to healing, growth, and meaningful change.
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I often see driven professionals in high-pressure environments. Many of my clients are men, trying therapy for the first time or continuing work they've already started. Clients generally come to see me to work through stress, anxiety (especially social anxiety), depression, life transitions and trauma. I'm also thoroughly trained and passionate about working with the broader LGBTQ+ population.
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Open Space Therapy Collective (OSTC) was founded by and for the queer and trans community. For too many intersectional identities, clients have to educate their therapists instead of receiving the support they came in for. Not here. When you work with an OSTC therapist, you are guaranteed a mental health partner who is: A member of the LGBTQ+ community or a staunch ally, Queer and Trans-knowledgeable, Anti-racist, Sex-positive, Specializing in supporting non-monogamous relationships.
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I work with people looking for deeper connections and intimacy with themselves and those around them. Whether you're navigating sexual issues, anxiety, religious trauma or LGBT+ issues, I'm here for it. And more importantly, I'm here for you. Together we can create a therapeutic relationship to help you grow into a more authentic version of you.
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I have experience working with many clients who express themselves creatively through art, dance, music and acting. I specialize in working affirmatively and sex-positively with LGBTQIA+ people exploring their sexuality, gender, and relationship-expansive (kink, poly, CNM) intersectional identities. I am passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ people navigating parenthood, with a special interest in supporting non-gestational/non-biological and trans/non-binary parents.
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Many of my clients find my practice after years of struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, having a harsh inner critic, or addictions. Unresolved trauma is often the underlying problem, when as children we learned to distance ourselves from our innate higher Self in an effort to “fit in.” I guide clients in listening to their own inner voices, reconnecting to their soul-longings and restoring a more authentically connected existence to the world around them. LGBTQI+ affirming practice.
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The alarm goes off Another day… All you want to do is stay in bed and not face another day of being the responsible, high-performing one, while feeling like you are coming apart inside. You get up, suck down coffee, and look at your to-do list. Your heart starts pounding, your palms are clammy, you struggle to catch a breath. There is a reality in which you are at peace. You feel valued and loved, are doing things you used to love, and can care for yourself first. It's a surreal feeling.
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When you feel estranged from inner aliveness, drained, overwhelmed, stuck, it can be hard to know where to turn. Your feelings make sense - everyone gets lost sometimes. Panic and anxiety can be very scary and depression can feel immoveable. With a trusted ally in the therapeutic process, you will gain relief, personalized tools, and creative solutions. My approach is compassionate and curious, and I value trust-building, collaboration, and actionable treatment planning.
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I consider it an honor to work alongside clients as they heal from the effects of ongoing trauma. You may not have considered what you have experienced as "trauma", you may even minimize what you've been through, and yet still find yourself stuck in distressing patterns that are affecting your relationships, self-worth, emotions and health. You and your story deserve compassion and understanding, as you re-connect with your own authenticity and re-claim your agency in life.
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You're a people-pleaser, late-bloomer, self-explorer, or someone who values your inner life and wants to dive deeper. Adults who are creative, curious, and compassionate but struggle to apply those strengths to themselves consider me a good fit, as do those who crave relationships but find them to be more trouble than they're worth.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? Do you find yourself feeling different emotions and not knowing why? Are you struggling with issues in your relationships? Often we may find ourselves playing out the same, unhelpful patterns in different areas of our lives. I strive to bring light into these areas and help you come to a better understanding of yourself. I also work with you to explore changes that will help you to live your authentic life and bring you into alignment with your truest self.
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I have particular passion for serving those with complex body relationships, who want to understand their ADHD or autism better, who crave support as they deconstruct their spiritual histories, who are frustrated by vague therapy answers, who fear they are "too much" or "too different". Overall, those who want to find the beauty in the darkness rather than denying the darkness, and who want to sit crooked and talk straight.
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