Samantha Rasmusen
About Samantha Rasmusen
Samantha Rasmusen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma and employing a relational and humanistic approach in therapy.
Samantha Rasmusen Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Samantha Rasmusen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in trauma, including complex and developmental trauma, attachment trauma, and intergenerational trauma. Her practice integrates somatic approaches, Brainspotting, and transpersonal therapy, focusing on holistic methods to support clients. With a relational and humanistic approach, Samantha emphasizes creating a nurturing and empathetic environment for her clients, allowing transformative and healing experiences to unfold.
Trauma-Sensitive Therapy Approaches
Samantha Rasmusen employs a range of trauma-sensitive methodologies in her therapeutic practice. She utilizes integrative, somatic, and mindfulness-based approaches to address complex trauma. By focusing on the body-mind connection, Samantha supports clients in processing traumatic experiences and developing resilience. Her work also involves Brainspotting and transpersonal therapy, techniques aimed at accessing and processing deeper layers of trauma and fostering spiritual growth and healing.
Intergenerational and Ancestral Trauma Focus
A significant aspect of Samantha Rasmusen's work involves addressing intergenerational and ancestral trauma. She helps clients identify and understand patterns of trauma that have been passed down through generations. Through her therapeutic interventions, Samantha aids clients in breaking these cycles and fostering healing not just for themselves but for future generations as well. This focus on intergenerational trauma highlights her commitment to a comprehensive understanding of clients' experiences and their broader contextual influences.
Personal Journey and the Wounded Healer Archetype
Samantha Rasmusen's personal history of complex trauma has significantly influenced her therapeutic practice. Her own healing journey has instilled in her the archetype of the wounded healer, someone who uses their own experiences of suffering to guide and support others in their healing. This personal insight enables Samantha to connect deeply with her clients and offer a uniquely empathetic and supportive therapeutic space. She encourages clients to acknowledge and cultivate their internal strength and resilience.
Balancing Professional and Personal Life
Outside of her therapy practice, Samantha Rasmusen is a mother of two young children. She values practices that nurture her physical and mental well-being, such as yoga, singing, dancing, and spending time in nature. These activities not only provide balance in her personal life but also inform her professional approach, emphasizing the importance of holistic self-care in maintaining overall well-being. Samantha’s personal interests reflect her commitment to healing, both for herself and for those she supports through her therapeutic work.