Your path to wellness starts here.
We understand that the journey to healing is anything but linear. Every individual's experience is as unique as they are, and we're here to support you on your personal path to wellness. With compassionate guidance, you'll find solace in the understanding that healing takes time, and it's okay to embrace your own pace. We're dedicated to providing the tailored support you need as you navigate life's ups and downs, all with the ultimate goal of achieving inner peace and well-being. Welcome to a place where your journey is embraced, just as you are.
live sessions at convenient times
Now thanks to our telehealth platform, Doxy.me, schedule a virtual therapy session at your convenience
personalized approach
Traditional therapy models may feel restrictive. With person-centered therapy, the client is in the driver's seat. You are empowered to be an active participant in your own healing.
sliding scale fees
As an out-of-network provider, Mulberry Health and Wellness offers a flexible needs-based discount policy.
I'm new to therapy...
what can I expect?
Congratulations on making the choice to invest in yourself and your future.
This is a collaborative journey. If you aren't quite ready to take the leap and sign up for your first session, let's take a minute to get to know each other. I offer free consultations up to 20 minutes to discuss recommendations moving forward.
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Therapy should be a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings. Through developing a relationship based on mutual respect and trust, together we can:
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Explore and resolve questions about identity
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Examine and improve relationships
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Process traumatic memories
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Build self-esteem
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Develop healthy coping strategies
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Enhance spirituality and sense of connection
THE MULBERRY PHILOSOPHY
Life is a series of transitions, successes, struggles, and questions. Sometimes these situations can feel too complicated or overwhelming to process alone. Therapy can be a helpful tool for support in understanding your story, connecting with the present, and preparing for a bright future.
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You don't have to do it alone.
Samantha Piekarz (Morales), M.S., L.C.P.C.
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Credentials: University of Maryland, B.A. (2016);
Johns Hopkins University, M.S. (2021)
Licensure Information:
Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
LC15089 expires 1/31/26
NPI#1932842135
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Hey you! I'm Sam :) Have you ever felt like no one really got you? I've been there. Most of my life I struggled to accept myself and feel comfortable in my own skin-- and honestly, I'm still a work in progress. The healing journey is never a straightforward, linear path, so I'm here to help you read the terrain. If you're looking for a therapist who is nonjudgmental, compassionate, and a little goofy-- you've found her! I decided to become a therapist to help others like myself discover their story, improve connections, and rebuild their inner worlds. Let's rediscover who you are together.
About me: In my free time you can find me reading, doing yoga, cooking (eating), or hiking with my husband, Jake, and our rescue dog, Bruce. I love listening to podcasts and all kinds of music. I also enjoy crafting—especially painting, crochet, jewelry making, and home decor projects!
Theories: INTEGRATIVE: person-centered, acceptance commitment therapy, polyvagal theory, relational-cultural theory, and existentialism
Who Do I Work With? Any folks over the age of 18 working through issues appropriate for outpatient counseling services. I am particularly drawn to clients who are ready to commit to building self-awareness, assertiveness and accountability skills.
What personal experiences or identities factor into my work? Authenticity is crucial for me. I present as much of my genuine self in sessions as possible. As a trauma survivor, it is important to me that I create a therapeutic environment that feels safe and accepting.
I am knowledgeable about... Chronic pain/ chronic illness, obsessive-compulsive disorder, complex trauma, sexual violence, medical marijuana, codependency, attachment styles, queerness, & relationship issues.
How can therapy help?
Chronic Pain &
Chronic Illness
Coping with physical, invisible, or chronic conditions can take its toll mentally and spiritually. Therapy can help with better understanding the mind-body-spirit connection and learning tools to manage distress.
Codependency
Many individuals find themselves in a painful cycle of interpersonal problems. If you find that another person's behavior has affected you so much so that you become obsessed with controlling that behavior, you may be struggling with codependent tendencies. Discovering a new, healthy way of relating is possible through therapy.
Trauma
Traumatic experiences cause disruptions to the body's nervous system. This "survival mode" can become the default, leading to cycles of emotional addiction, self-betrayal, shame. Therapy can help to untangle some of these painful memories or experiences while equipping you with tools to retrain the body's nervous system.
Anxiety
Excessive worrying about the future can also trigger the body's autonomic nervous system. This "survival brain" is hyperfocused on potential threats, preventing access to (& causing problems in) the present. Therapy can help you cope with this distress and learn strategies for staying present.
Depression
If you are experiencing negative thoughts about yourself, the world or your future, therapy can help you learn to cope with these pains. Sadness, loneliness, and grief are normal parts of the human experience. If you are experiencing these for an extended period or have started experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors, counseling can help you learn to manage your emotions more effectively.
Stress
Stress is a reality of our every day. Currently, social unrest, community violence, political discourse, and the long-term effects of a global pandemic amplify this reality leading to exponentially higher stress levels. Therapy can be helpful in coping with the ups-and-downs of daily living.
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