Center For Compassion, PLLC

Connection doesn’t just happen in the therapy room. 💬✨

A few of our amazing therapists traded in their office chairs for pickleball paddles this week! 🏓

Spending time together outside the office helps strengthen teamwork, build deeper fellowship, and most importantly—have FUN. Being connected as a team makes us better able to support the clients and families we serve.

Grateful for moments like these. 💙

Meet Samantha Booher, MS, LPC, Psychotherapist and Grief Counselor at Center for Compassion. Samantha pursued her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She brings a grief informed, trauma aware approach and is committed to creating a safe and compassionate space for anyone dealing with loss, bereavement, trauma, or major life challenges. Her work draws on mindfulness, human rights awareness, and advocacy, meeting clients with empathy and respect. If you are facing loss, grief, or a painful life transition, Samantha offers gentle, grief affirming counseling that honors your story and your healing journey.

The holiday season can be difficult for those who are grieving. Traditions, gatherings, and memories of loved ones who are no longer with us can make this time of year especially challenging. Grief can also make everyday stress feel heavier, and emotions may feel more intense than usual.

If you are noticing:
• persistent sadness or anxiety, even after weeks or months
• trouble sleeping or focusing
• pulling away from people or activities you used to enjoy
• feeling stuck, hopeless, or overwhelmed by emotions

…it is okay to ask for help. At Center for Compassion, we provide grief affirming counseling. Our counselors help you navigate the complex emotions of the season, develop coping strategies, and find ways to honor your grief while still experiencing moments of connection. Visit thecenterforcompassion.com//info/how-to-support-a-griever/ for tools.

Missing someone during the holidays can change everything about how we experience this time. This season may feel heavy, different, or even overwhelming and that is okay.

- Here’s a gentle reminder that you have permission to:
- Say yes to gatherings or traditions that feel supportive
- Say no to things that feel too difficult or draining
- Ask for help when you need it
- Skip traditions or rituals that feel painful
- Add new traditions or rituals that bring comfort
- Change your mind as your needs shift
- Say their name out loud
- Take care of yourself first

Grief doesn’t have a timeline, and honoring your needs is an act of self-compassion.

If you need support navigating your grief this holiday season, our therapists at The Center for Compassion are here for you. Visit thecenterforcompassion.com to connect with a grief therapist today.