Cymone

In my work, I help people explore who they are, where they come from, and how their relationships have shaped them. My approach draws from humanistic and existential traditions, as well as Contextual Therapy, which emphasizes fairness, trust, and the balance of give and take in relationships. This means we pay attention to how patterns of care, responsibility, and loyalty develop within families and how they continue to shape your relationships today. I focus on your story, your search for meaning, and the ways you build and maintain connection with others.

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I also recognize that who we are cannot be separated from the cultural and racial contexts we live within. Our experiences of love, identity, and belonging are deeply influenced by history, family, and community. In therapy, I hold space to explore these layers with openness and respect, helping you understand how culture and race shape your relationships with others and with yourself.

Alongside my clinical work, I am a professor at the graduate level, a researcher, and a clinical supervisor supporting developing therapists. As a business owner and a wife, I understand the complexity of balancing multiple roles, caring for others, and still making space for yourself. These experiences inform how I show up in the therapy room, with curiosity, compassion, and respect for the many layers that make each person who they are.

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Specialties: Couples and Psychedelics

Couples Therapy
I work with couples who want to strengthen their connection, communicate more effectively, and rebuild trust after conflict or disconnection. My approach draws from Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Contextual Therapy, which help partners understand the emotions, histories, and patterns that shape their bond. Together, we explore how early experiences, family expectations, and cultural values influence how you relate to each other. The goal is to build new ways of connecting that create safety, closeness, and mutual understanding.

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I also invite couples to explore psychedelic-assisted therapy as a way to deepen insight and connection. This work allows partners to access new levels of empathy and awareness, helping them see one another with greater compassion and presence. Whether you are healing from past pain or looking to strengthen your emotional bond, this process can be a powerful opportunity for growth and renewed intimacy.

 

Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
I also specialize in psychedelic-assisted therapy for individuals seeking deeper healing and self-discovery. This process can help you explore your inner world, release emotional pain, and reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been forgotten or hidden. Guided with care and integration, these sessions can support emotional healing, spiritual insight, and a stronger sense of purpose and connection.

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I have worked with people navigating a wide range of experiences, including those healing from early emotional wounds or difficult family dynamics, those who struggle with intense emotions or patterns that feel hard to change, and those who are building new relationships or working through challenging seasons with loved ones. I also support individuals and partners exploring consensually non-monogamous dynamics, including polyamorous relationships, helping them navigate communication, boundaries, and the unique ways love and loyalty can exist within multiple partnerships.

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I see therapy as a space for honest exploration where you can bring your whole self, including your cultural and racial background, your relationships, and your hopes for change. Together, we make sense of what has been holding you back, nurture healing where it is needed, and move toward a life that feels grounded, meaningful, and connected.

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Whether you are navigating identity, healing from the past, or longing to live more fully, I will meet you with curiosity, empathy, and an open heart.

Currently, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, co-owner of Reconnect Marriage and Family .

Legal name: Cymone N.Damon Sams
Registration title: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Number: 127094

License expiration: July 31, 2027