Sam Barrons, MA, MS, LMFT

Grief changes the shape of ordinary life. It does not only live in the big moments, the celebration of life, the phone call, the anniversary, the empty chair. It also shows up when the dishwasher needs unloading, when a text goes unanswered, when the dog needs to be fed, when your body feels too heavy to move from the floor. In 2025, I lost my younger brother in a motorcycle accident. There is a before and after in my life now. Before the accident, the world felt familiar. After it, even...

Couples counseling is a valuable resource for partners seeking to improve their relationship, resolve conflicts, and build a stronger connection. It provides a safe space where couples can explore their feelings, communicate more effectively, and develop strategies to overcome challenges. This article will guide you through the essential aspects of couples counseling, helping you understand what it involves, how it works, and why it might be the right choice for your relationship. What Is...

The work of therapy is not a straight line. It bends, climbs, doubles back, pauses, and sometimes asks us to keep going when the path ahead is hard to see. Three years ago, Winding Trails Psychotherapy LLC began with a name rooted in the outdoors and a belief about healing: that the mental health journey deserves patience, guidance, honesty, and room to unfold. Hiking trails helped give the practice its name, but over these three years, the metaphor has become even more meaningful. A trail is...