Sam Colby, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Sam Colby

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Life Transition

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Dissociative Disorder

Peer Relationship Struggles

Codependency

Emotional Disturbance

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Brainspotting

Humanistic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sam Colby

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's in Social Work from Portland State University and a Bachelor's from Lewis & Clark College. I am passionate about helping people through life's challenges and transitions. A natural listener with broad training and experience, I am gentle, perceptive, intelligent, funny, empathetic, and supportive. I use these strengths to uplift others and support them in becoming their best selves through our work together. My approach I use an eclectic approach to therapy, grounded in strengths-based and Rogerian philosophy, drawing predominantly from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I am also trained in Brainspotting. I invite clients to imagine their lives without their current problems and help them problem-solve by building on their strengths and developing skills to reduce barriers to that life. With a strong social justice orientation, I consider the effects of societal systems and individual identities on our work. My focus As a trans and LGBTQ person, I am passionate about working within the LGBTQIA+ community. I am comfortable supporting people from any community experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, navigating life transitions, or seeking support to live their best lives. My communication style I create a warm, friendly environment, always meeting clients where they are. I strive to provide a safe container where you feel supported in expressing and processing any aspect of your reality. I attune strongly with people and have been told all my life that I have a calming influence. My journey to mental healthcare My name means ?listener,? and I believe I was aptly named. I have always had an uncanny ability to listen fully and empathize with anyone. I naturally see others' perspectives, ask questions that deepen understanding, and notice connections that foster growth.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

Portland State University, Master's in Social Work
Lewis & Clark College (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1174912232

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What practice does Sam Colby work with?

Sam Colby works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sam Colby?

Sam Colby frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Sam Colby on their profile.