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Welcome! I am Nancy Samura, a Licensed Clinical therapist at LICSW. I am originally from Sierra Leone, West Africa. I am a mother of five beautiful children. I was raised in New Jersey and lived most of my adult years in Minnesota. I am currently based in Houston, Texas. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. Mental health is a priority, and I am passionate about helping individuals and families overcome mental health symptoms by gaining the tools and confidence to face life’s challenges. I work from a collaborative, strengths-based approach, assisting and supporting clients to be the authors of their own lives. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem, substance abuse, and trauma.

With over twenty years of dedicated service in the field of mental health, I have developed a profound understanding of various psychological and emotional challenges. My clinical practice has involved providing individual, group, and family therapy to clients of all ages. I have extensive experience in treating a wide range of mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)My expertise in these areas has enabled me to effectively address complex cases and provide tailored interventions to meet the unique needs of my clients. My twenty years of experience in mental health have been marked by a dedication to clinical excellence, research, education, program development, and community advocacy. I am passionate about continuing to advance the field of mental health and committed to improving the lives of those affected by mental health challenges.

I primarily use CBT and Psychodynamic theory when working with clients. I believe in being very direct and blunt with clients as this will help them grow. I don't beat around the bush or allow clients to get away with self-deception and confront their irrational and dysfunctional belief systems. I am comfortable treating a variety of symptoms and conditions. I believe in creating a safe space for clients to express themselves however they need to. This encourages growth and trust in the therapeutic alliance. I encourage clients to set the goals they want to reach. This is their process. Wherever they want to go, I will help them get there. I tell my clients I am the car. They are the driver. We go to the destination they determine. The first session with me is information gathering so I will be asking a lot of questions and they will be doing most of the talking.

I am a compassionate and culturally attuned Licensed Clinical Master Social Worker (LCSW ) with a successful track record supporting the mental health and wellness of diverse populations. I utilize a combination of holistic and evidence-based approaches—including motivational interviewing, DBT, CBT, and solution-focused therapy—to facilitate healing and empower individuals to make healthy, independent lifestyle choices. I have extensive experience conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of health professionals to determine the most effective, individualized treatment plans. My clinical background includes working with veterans, adolescents, geriatric and the LGBTQIA+ community, always with cultural sensitivity and a trauma-informed lens. In addition to my clinical work, I also specialize as an immigration therapist, providing psychological evaluations for immigration cases including hardship waivers, asylum, VAWA, U-visas, and more. I am committed to delivering trauma-informed, legally sound evaluations that support clients through emotionally challenging immigration processes.

I provide telehealth services to folks ages 13 and up. Before working completely remotely, I worked in a variety of settings including sexual violence organizations, schools, children's mental health agencies, and intensive outpatient settings. The areas of concern I most often address include anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, attachment wounds, and parenting strategies. I strive to provide a client-centered and non-judgmental approach to therapy to explore how clients’ past experiences impact their present-day behaviors and functioning. I utilize interventions from EMDR, yoga, and mindfulness to create increased awareness of one’s body sensations, especially relating to emotions and stress responses. I support clients in connecting with their authentic selves to feel fulfilled in their daily lives. Outside of work, I love traveling, hiking, and camping with my family. As a former college swimmer, I love staying active however I can, most often taking walks with my dog.

I believe clients have a wealth of information and knowhow on how to solve their own problems but have become stuck for one reason or another. I meet the client wherever they find themselves and build from there. The work in sessions is gradual and in step with the client. In every session, beginning in the first session, goals will be set and the client, together with the therapist, will work towards those goals through exercises. Examples used in session are often drawn from client’s personal experiences on overcoming past difficulties and hardships, positively. Mindfulness and meditation will be part of some or all sessions. If the client is willing to work on past traumas, anxieties and phobias, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing or EMDR will be offered. Cognitive Behavior Therapy or CBT and its exercises will be part of all or some sessions.

I am the founder of Hygge Counseling Services. I am a licensed professional clinical counselor. I am trained in Perinatal mental health, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, early childhood mental health, and Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality. Are you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, stressed, angry, or having difficulty identifying your purpose? I provide a safe space for engaging in psychotherapy where individuals feel heard. I focus on meeting the needs of each client with coping skills for regulating mood, gaining awareness of triggers, and pursuing personal growth.

I have a MA in Christian Counseling from Columbia Evangelical Seminary in 2000 and another MA in Community Counseling from Chadron State in 2008, and have been a fully licensed mental health practitioner since 2012. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort. The ultimate goal is to assist clients in attaining goals set for treatment. My specializations include working with clients who suffer from issues related to anxiety, depressive symptoms, self-esteem/self-worth, work-related issues, relationship conflict, breakups/divorce, familial discord, and issues related to race, culture, gender, and religion.

I believe therapy is a collaborative process. I am a client centered therapist who is trustworthy, kind, strength based, trauma informed, resourceful, wise, honest, dependable and creative. I provide solution focused therapy from a holistic point of view and thoroughly enjoy working with individuals and couples to assist them in reaching their highest level of well being. I believe we humans are all quite complex and listening to each other to gain understanding will be an essential part of our work together. Special Interest Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Life Cycle Transitions, Grief and Loss, Relationship Issues, Healthy Boundary Development, Self Esteem Issues. I am able to assist from a Spiritual/Faith based perspective if that is the request of the client. ** Dually licensed in Mental Health and Addiction.

On the outside, you have the perfect life. You overcame many obstacles to get to where you are today. You have a good job. Money doesn’t seem to be a problem. You have a beautiful family. Others say you’re dependable, hard-working, and you get stuff done. On the inside, you struggle with “what-ifs”, perfectionism, regrets, and over-thinking. Instead of feeling fulfillment and satisfaction, you find yourself entangled with frustration, irritability. You set higher standards for yourself than anyone expects. Then, you fall into the “guilt spiral” when there’s a risk of not meeting those standards. Worse, others seem oblivious to your struggles so you feel invisible and alone with your troubles. Lately, you’ve been noticing an increase in frustration. Sometimes you snap at others without meaning to. You find yourself falling into unhealthy habits & neglecting self-care. Procrastination and avoidance are starting to show up in your day more frequently. You feel overwhelmed, unfulfilled, and exhausted. I specialize in helping high achievers find authentic peace and fulfillment so that you finally create a life you respect and enjoy. I help you remember that you are MORE than a collection of problems, mistakes, and missed opportunities. I use proven, evidence-based therapies to help you find a clear path to your best self so that you can be fully present in your work and with the ones you love. You’ve been stuck in this dark place long enough. Book an appointment today so we can start the journey back to your best self.