Samantha Shown, MA, LCMHCA
Telehealth Therapist in North Carolina
Samantha Shown
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counseling Associate
Hi, I'm Sam!
Licensed Therapist & Founder of Still Ground Counseling
I’m originally from Oregon and now based in North Carolina. I’m an AuDHD therapist, cat mom, military spouse, and chronically ill human, which means I’m very familiar with unpredictability, reinvention, and learning how to function in systems that weren’t exactly built for folks like me.
My life hasn’t followed a straight, tidy path. It’s been relocations, capacity shifts, flare seasons, identity pivots, and figuring out how to build steadiness without pretending everything is fine. I know what it’s like to look capable on the outside while quietly recalibrating underneath.
That lived experience shapes how I move through the world and is why Still Ground exists in the first place.
Outside of Therapy
Outside of this work, you’ll usually find me dancing when my body allows, out in the garden, baking sourdough, or on a photography adventure. Almost all of the photos on this site were taken by either myself or my husband.
Creativity keeps me grounded and reminds me that life can still hold beauty, even when it looks different than we expected.
I share my home with our two cats, Milton and Marty. Sometimes the kitties like to make an appearance during sessions, but I promise they'll keep everything confidential too.
Why
"Still Ground"
Life can feel loud, fast, and overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating military life, neurodivergence, chronic illness, or major transitions. "Still Ground" is about finding a sense of peace and internal steadiness even when everything around you feels uncertain.
The lotus in my logo emulates this notion. It grows from mud, rooted in murky water, and yet blooms into something beautiful. Growth doesn’t require pristine conditions. It can happen in the middle of mess, pain, and complexity.
The empty chair is a quiet nod to Gestalt therapy — a reminder that what’s unfinished or unspoken still deserves space. It represents presence, curiosity, and potential.
