Get to Know Us
Sam Sitarik, MA, LPCC
Specialties: Intimacy, sex, and sexuality | LGBTQ+ identities | Anxiety and depression |Kink lifestyle and non-traditional relationships| ADHD | Religious trauma | Teen therapy | Self-acceptance and confidence | Vulnerability
Coupled with a warm and optimistic demeanor, Sam provides a safe and judgement free space where clients are free to express themselves. While providing coping skills and a listening ear during difficult times, she also values the use of humor and being your genuine self in the therapeutic process. Sam strives to create an environment in which clients feel understood, cared for, and worthy of their own happiness. The constant rush of life can be overwhelming and stressful – Sam provides clients with an opportunity to be mindful, look inward, and focus on what they are feeling in the present moment. Accepting of all identities, bodies, and kinks, Sam is sex positive and offers a compassionate space for everyone; We are all discovering ourselves and learning to grow in our own ways.
What to Expect in Session
Sam's Qualifications
Sam Sitarik is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate at Flower of Life Counseling. Originally having a background in art, she found her passion for helping others when she took a position as an intern therapist at a women’s prison. Providing empathetic care to a population that needed warmth and genuineness sparked a passion for Sam that has propelled her to where she is today as a clinician. Sam received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Meadville, Pennsylvania at Allegheny College. After, she earned her Master of Arts in Forensic Mental Health Counseling at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island, where she ran group and individual counseling sessions. During her time in the field, Sam has developed a unique background in working with court ordered clients who suffered from sexual dysfunctions and mood disorders. She also has received special training in emotionally focused couple’s therapy, gender minority stress, kink lifestyle, and trauma-informed CBT. She has experience in working with difficult life transitions, anxiety, depression, ADHD, sex and intimacy issues, and navigating LGBTQ+ identities.
Katy London, MS, LPCC
Specialties: Trauma and PTSD | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing | Intimacy, sex, and sexuality | LGBTQ+ identities | Kink lifestyle and non-traditional relationships | Anxiety and depression | Couple conflict resolution | Codependency | Infidelity and coparenting | Self-confidence
Katy strives to create a non-judgmental, warm, and even humorous therapeutic environment where individuals and couples feel safe and valued. Katy likes to approach to counseling in a holistic, integrative, and personalized way, as she believes it is incredibly important to recognize and honor the uniqueness of each individual. Poly and kink aware, Katy is also open and affirming to all genders and sexual orientations. She is intentional in providing a space in which individuals, couples, and families can explore their beliefs and behaviors to find coping skills that work for them and process experiences and emotions that might be holding them back. Given her background as a registered yoga teacher, she frequently utilizes approaches that are healing for trauma and the nervous system through calming meditation, stress relieving breathing exercises, and movement in addition to traditional treatment modalities. Counseling is all about finding yourself and understanding how to connect in your relationships.
What to Expect in Session
Katy's Qualifications
Katy is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate at Flower of Life Counseling. She received her first degree through Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing. Katy then graduated from the University of Houston-Victoria with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Katy has special training in the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), integrated to help couples reach new and deeper levels of communication, emotional and physical intimacy. Katy is experienced in working with multicultural and diverse populations and has additional training on interventions related to sex, desire, and relationship issues.
Eva Sitarik
Specialties: Napping | Giving love | Cuddling | Non-judgmental listening
Eva is a 1-year-old Mi-ki puppy who is Flower of Life Counseling’s emotional support dog. She loves to greet clients when they come to session and provide cuddles when things get heavy. An unrivaled listener, Eva always gives a non-judgmental ear!
What to Expect in Session
Why Choose Flower of Life Counseling?
We specialize in client-centered and emotionally focused therapy (EFT) for individuals and couples, trauma aware interventions, mindfulness and body centered techniques and have extensive special training in areas concerning sex, desires, kinks, and more. Not only do we provide supportive and nonjudgmental care, but we provide hope and a plan for you to find support and solutions to feel more like yourself. At Flower of Life, we take a collaborative and comprehensive approach to support individuals, couples, and families on their journey towards improved emotional well-being and stronger relationships. Our team of counselors specializes in working with clients individually, as couples, and as families to address a wide range of concerns and challenges.
Our goal is to create a seamless therapeutic experience that adapts to the diverse needs of our clients. Whether through individual sessions or joint sessions with partners or family members, we believe that collaboration, empathy, and tailored guidance are essential for fostering lasting positive change in both personal well-being and interpersonal connections. Flower of Life is a safe place where you can practice your vulnerability - your authentic, real and raw self.
Our Values
1. Empathy and Understanding. Everyone wants to feel understood; as counselors it is our job to show genuine understanding and provide a non-judgmental listening ear!
2. LGBTQ+ Affirming. Everyone is welcome and accepted at Flower of Life Counseling. Our clinicians understand the unique challenges and life experiences that come with identifying as LGBTQ+ in today’s world
3. Collaboration. We want to work with you to help you heal and become the best version of yourself! You should feel valued and empowered in your counseling relationship.
4. Empowerment. We want to facilitate clients' autonomy and self-discovery rather than imposing our own beliefs or solutions. We strive to empower our clients by showing respect for their autonomy, choices, and individuality.
5. Holistic Approach. We are committed to looking at the whole picture! Taking a holistic approach means your counselor will consider the mental, emotional, and physical aspects of your journey.
6. Client Centered. Just as each person’s life journey is different, everyone’s therapeutic journey will also be different. Our clinicians tailor our therapy sessions to fit the unique needs of each of our clients!
Connect with Us
Your mental health is as unique as you are. When given the right support, everyone can become their best self. It's not easy to ask for help, and we are here to walk with you and help you on your path to self-discovery! Use the form below to contact us.
In-Person & Remote Options Available
12157 West Cedar Drive
Lakewood, CO 80228
(720) 772-1593