Evidence-based, secular psychotherapy for adults who want compassion without pseudoscience.
It Shouldn’t Be This Hard to Find Secular, Science-Based Care.
You value science and are inherently skeptical. You want therapy, but not the kind that's faith-based or relies on pseudoscience. Maybe you've already been burned; like being four sessions in when your previous therapist told you "everything happens for a reason" or suggested aromatherapy to deal with your anxiety. Maybe you thought you had a great rapport, and then they started encouraging you to pray about the concerns bringing you to therapy. Perhaps they found out you're not religious, and you noticed a shift in the dynamic between the two of you, or they started steering the conversation toward religion.
You want a therapist who respects your worldview, works transparently, and applies evidence-based methods from day one.
These are the people I work with: thoughtful, discerning clients who want therapy that’s as intellectually rigorous as it is supportive.
Who I Work With
My clients want more than just talk. They want to know their therapist is using science-backed techniques, and they want to ensure they will have a secular, non-religious experience in psychotherapy. They need a therapist who can keep up with them and is clear with them, at the start, about the values guiding the therapeutic work. They're looking for someone who can balance compassion, warmth, and connection with a scientific approach.
If you and I work together, we'll identify what you want to be different in your life, and we'll create a plan for getting you there. This isn't just about symptom relief, although that is very much part of it. Our work is also about you understanding yourself, your values, and what you want out of your one and only life. It's about you feeling empowered and having a sense of agency to make conscious, intentional decisions as you create a meaningful life for yourself.
A Clear, Collaborative Process
Hi, I'm Dr. Adrienne Sampson.
Psychologist, Secular Humanist, & Philosophy Enthusiast
I help adults create meaningful change in their lives using scientifically grounded, secular psychotherapy. My expertise lies in deeply getting to know who you are, your concerns, and applying the psychological science to your specific situation.
This collaborative process takes place within the security of a deep and meaningful therapeutic relationship. Sometimes I'm a translator, making the science practical for your life. At other times, I'm just another human helping you navigate the existential realities we all face.
