Samuel Choura, LPC, FL | Psychotherapist

About Samuel Choura

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Identity Crisis

Relationship Struggles

Anxiety

Motivational Interviewing

Stress Management

Depression

Psychological Trauma

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Groups

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Samuel Choura

Samuel Choura is a Professional Clinical Counselor who works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, substance use, co-occurring conditions, chronic illness, and neurodiversity-related concerns. His therapeutic style is thoughtful, grounded, and purpose-driven, rooted in the belief that discovering one's why can make even the most difficult challenges manageable. Samuel takes an integrative, existential approach to therapy, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic practices, and existential therapy. He helps clients explore meaning, values, and identity while developing practical tools to manage distress, increase psychological flexibility, and move toward lives that feel more intentional and aligned. His work emphasizes self-awareness, embodied experience, and personal responsibility while maintaining compassion and curiosity throughout the therapeutic process. Samuel's path to counseling began early, sparked by coursework in existential psychology during his undergraduate studies. He further deepened his clinical foundation through training in clinical hypnosis and mindfulness prior to completing his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at PennWest California. Outside of therapy, Samuel enjoys exercise and boxing, practicing Qigong, spending time with his dachshunds, watching movies, and participating in spiritual study groups.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Depression

Insomnia

Mental Health Problem

Motivational Interviewing

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Panic Attack

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Depression

Insomnia

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

PennWest California, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1134781131

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What practice does Samuel Choura work with?

Samuel Choura works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Samuel Choura?

Samuel Choura frequently sees patients for Addiction / Substance Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health Problem , and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). You can see other visit reasons for Samuel Choura on their profile.