Sam Callaway , LPC

Sam Callaway brings a long history of counseling experience rooted in ministry and clinical training. Having begun counseling work in church settings, Sam later pursued formal training in psychology and became a licensed professional counselor about 17 years ago. Over decades of service, Sam served as a senior pastor for forty-three years and has maintained a practice that includes religious counseling for people seeking spiritual meaning.

For the past fifteen years, Sam has worked with Child Protective Services cases, addressing family dysfunction, addiction, and various forms of abuse. Those experiences have informed a grounded, practical approach to helping individuals and families navigate complex life circumstances. Sam holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in theology as well as a professional counseling degree in psychology, which together shape an integrative perspective on emotional, relational, and spiritual concerns.

Sam believes that every person contains a positive and successful self and that it can take time to uncover that part of someone. Clinically, Sam integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Rogerian client-centered principles - approaches that emphasize practical skills, respect, and empathy. Sam invests personally in the people they work with and commits to supporting clients as they pursue healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sam primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a client-centered approach to guide work with clients. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties, then teaches practical skills to shift those patterns and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respect, empathy, and collaboration, creating a space where people feel heard and supported as they explore values, meaning, and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sam works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess what feels most helpful and make adjustments over time to support progress in a way that aligns with the client's life and priorities.

Online therapy with Sam offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access care from different locations and at times that fit a busy schedule. These remote options support consistent engagement, allow for varied session formats to match different needs, and make it simpler to continue therapy through life transitions.