Meet sam hardy, ALmft
Hi there! My name is Sam (she/her), and I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to work with you.
As a therapist, my energy is vibrant, welcoming, and warm. I strive to cultivate a practice that is hopeful and collaborative, infusing compassion and curiosity into every session to support you in achieving your goals. Because I believe that the relationship between the client and therapist is extraordinarily important, I aim to foster a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to explore and express every aspect of yourself. I value and welcome clients of all gender, sexual, racial, and ethnic identities and backgrounds. While the therapeutic process can involve emotional moments of growth, I also seek to provide space for lightheartedness and humor throughout our time together.
Born and raised in sunny Los Angeles, I received my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with minors in Individuals, Societies, & Aging and Forensics & Criminality from the University of Southern California. I completed my graduate education at Northwestern University as a therapist-in-training at the Family Institute, earning a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Some of my individual clinical interests include working with adults to manage anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem issues, life transitions, depression, grief and loss, difficult family relationships, and trauma. I am passionate about helping couples broach complex topics including infidelity, communication, and intimacy issues. Additionally, I have considerable experience working with older adults and families experiencing aging challenges and end of life concerns. I am very interested in supporting older individuals as they process past trauma, combat senior loneliness, and / or encounter evolving medical concerns.
My clinical training is rooted in an Integrative Systemic Therapy (IST) approach where different models of therapy are utilized to fit your specific needs. I feel empowered to draw from a variety of therapy models including Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My interventions are strengths-based, practical, and personalized to you. As a graduate assistant to Dr. Alexandra Solomon and the current Director of Social Media for her global brand, I am also inspired by her teachings surrounding relational self-awareness. This concept involves cultivating a gentle, curious relationship with oneself in order to foster high-quality, meaningful relationships with others.
I truly look forward to welcoming you into the therapeutic space. Wishing you peace on your healing journey!
Sam sees clients in our Evanston office, as well as via telehealth.
She is in-network with BCBS PPO, Aetna, & United Healthcare insurance.
She can be reached by phone at (872) 213-5344.
