Sami Kirschbaum is a Master Level Social Worker and a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner who is currently advancing her expertise through a 10-month program to become a Brainspotting Consultant. She is the founder of the Lyme Resilience Collective, a unique initiative dedicated to supporting the emotional and social wellbeing of individuals living with chronic illness.

Sami specializes in treating individuals with tick-borne diseases, offering trauma-informed care with a focus on nervous system regulation, shame resilience, and overcoming people-pleasing behaviors. She integrates a combination of holistic health practices, psychoeducation, Brainspotting, and polyvagal theory to foster healing and renewal in her clients. She additionally facilitates nervous system regulation support groups which foster positive and meaningful relationships for chronic illness community members.

Drawing from her own personal health struggles, Sami brings a deep understanding of the challenges faced by those living with chronic pain and illness. She offers compassionate support to individuals who have experienced medical gaslighting, dismissal, or the complex emotional consequences of long-term health battles. Her approach is built on creating safe, empathetic spaces where individuals can find healing and resilience.

Message from Sami: As a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner and Wellness Coach, I empower clients to become the CEOs of their life, which absolutely includes their health. An essential aspect of my healing and what provided me extra confidence in my ability to heal was directly from receiving Brainspotting myself. I was able to process all that has happened to me, traumas keeping my body in dysregulation, and expand into the future I desired. Since the return of my health, I have revolutionized my career path, dedicating my future to improving the social and mental health wellness within our community. I have integrated my personal experiences with chronic illness, formal mental health education, and my soul’s purpose to help others, to create an offering that is truly life changing. I became the person I wish I had when my health was at it’s worst.