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About Me

Hi, I’m Samantha Turner (Monson), a licensed professional counselor based in Greenville, South Carolina.

I bring over ten years of experience to my work as a counselor, beginning my career as a school counselor before transitioning into private practice. I hold a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s in Counseling from Clemson University, and my approach is grounded in trauma-informed and humanistic principles. Whether we meet in my office, outdoors for walk and talk counseling, or virtually through secure telehealth, my goal is to offer a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported.

I specialize in counseling for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, identity concerns, and faith or spiritual exploration. My work is client-centered and collaborative—rooted in the belief that counseling isn’t about fixing you, but about helping you reconnect with yourself and move forward with clarity and intention.

I’m trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), two evidence-based approaches that support healing from trauma and distress. As EMDR’s founder Francine Shapiro wrote, “The past affects the present even without our being aware of it.” That truth guides much of my work: helping clients understand what’s holding them back and create space for growth, healing, and reconnection.

Originally from Tennessee, I’ve called the Upstate home for the past ten years. Outside of counseling, I enjoy being outdoors, running, reading, traveling, and spending time with my husband, stepdaughter, and our rescue pup, Summit.

It’s a quiet honor to be invited into the deeply human work of healing. I’m continually moved by the strength it takes to share your story, and I feel privileged to sit with clients as they uncover what hurts, remember what matters, and move forward—more connected, more grounded, and more themselves.

My Approach

🌱 Therapy at Rooted Connections is about more than solving a problem—it's about reconnecting with yourself. 

I believe healing happens in the context of safe, trusting relationships. My role as a therapist is to walk alongside you—not to give quick answers, but to help you feel seen, supported, and grounded as you move through whatever has brought you here.

🌱 Humanistic & Trauma-Informed Care

At the heart of my work is the belief that you are the expert in your own life. I aim to offer a space where you feel heard and respected—where you can slow down, explore at your own pace, and begin to make sense of things that may feel confusing or painful.

Being trauma-informed means I understand how past experiences—especially those involving overwhelm, loss, or harm—can shape how we relate to ourselves and others. I work to build safety and trust from the beginning, and I honor your readiness and comfort every step of the way.

🌱 Relational & Strengths-Based

We don’t heal in isolation. I believe in the power of connection—not just in the therapy room, but within your relationship to yourself, others, and the world around you. I’ll help you explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and support you in creating more authentic, connected ways of living.

🌱 Evidence-Based Tools for Change

While our work together will be collaborative and fluid, I also integrate structured, research-supported methods to support real and lasting change. These include:

● EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): A therapy approach that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. EMDR can be especially helpful for trauma, anxiety, and negative self-beliefs that feel hard to shake.

● CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy): A structured, evidence-based model for understanding and shifting beliefs that may be stuck in guilt, shame, or fear—especially following trauma.

Both of these approaches are flexible and tailored to your needs. We'll decide together if and when they feel right for your work.

Are you ready to take the first step?

Reach out to me today!

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