Sam Carter-Orbke, LPC-MHSP (she/her)
Therapy for grief, life transitions, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ concerns, and meaningful personal growth.
For those who are carrying something heavy—grief, uncertainty, loneliness, a major life transition, or simply the sense that they're no longer living in a way that feels connected to who they are.
You might be here because...
— You're grieving someone, something, or a version of life you thought you'd have.
— You're going through a major transition and feel untethered, lost, or unsure of what's next.
— You've spent years taking care of everyone else and aren't sure how to care for yourself.
— You want to understand yourself more deeply, but keep finding yourself stuck in the same patterns.
— You're looking for a therapist who can sit with difficult emotions without rushing to fix them.
You don’t have to go through this alone.
Finding your way forward
Sometimes therapy isn't about becoming someone new. It's about creating enough space to understand what you've been through, what matters most to you, and how you want to move forward. Sam helps clients explore difficult emotions, longstanding patterns, and important life questions with curiosity, honesty, and compassion.
Areas of Focus
Grief & Loss
Support for navigating death, relationship loss, identity shifts, and the many forms grief can take throughout life.
Life Transitions
Therapy for people facing major changes, uncertainty, or the challenge of redefining themselves in a new season of life.
Eating Disorders & Body Image
A compassionate approach to healing your relationship with food, movement, and your body.
LGBTQ+ Concerns
Affirming support for identity exploration, relationships, coming out, family dynamics, and living more authentically.
Depression & Anxiety
For those feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by persistent worry, sadness, or self-doubt.
What It's Like to Work With Me
My style is steady, thoughtful, and deeply relational. I believe meaningful change happens when people feel genuinely seen, understood, and accepted. In our work together, I'll offer warmth, curiosity, and honest reflection while creating space for the deeper conversations that often get overlooked in everyday life.
I don't believe therapy needs to be rushed. Together, we'll move at a pace that feels sustainable while exploring the experiences, emotions, and patterns that matter most.
Credentials
Samantha Carter-Orbke
Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health Service Provider
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology from Indiana University
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Human Development Counseling from Vanderbilt University.
Ready to get started?
Finding the right therapist matters. If you're wondering whether we'd be a good fit, I'd love to connect.