Sam Elmore, MA

Sam Elmore (he/him) received his MA in Somatic Counseling Psychology from Naropa University in Boulder Colorado. He has been working with teens and young men for over 15 years. His approach is grounded in the theory and science of change and is highly experiential. His work as a Mentor also draws upon his certificate in Authentic Leadership and his training in MatrixWorks, a methodology for working with individuals and groups. Sam is also an accomplished artist. His acting, dancing, directing, painting and photography inform his work as a mentor as well. Sam always begins in the same way with every client: awareness. Through experiential exercises, engaging conversations and reflection Sam inquires about how we pay attention and what we pay attention to. He helps his clients understand and appreciate their strengths and aptitudes, and then assists them in leveraging these assets in their lives. His method is equal parts science, play, awareness, discovery, and experience. Sam’s work has traversed the terrain of the stage, the boardroom and many natural landscapes across North America. Sam currently lives near Seattle with his wife, their daughter and 2 mischievous cats.