Anthurium Therapy
Couples Therapy & Sex Therapy
Sam Troemel. MS. LMFT
Anthurium is the strongest plant on Earth, blooming year round. Anthurium is resilient, thriving with consistent and thoughtful care. Anthurium’s bloom represents strength and perseverance. When we are ready to give ourselves and our relationships the care required to start therapy, we too can find strength, persevere like the Anthurium.
Sam (She/They) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Madison, Wisconsin. Her professional career has been inspired by her own personal identities, experiences and commitment to their collective community. They serve clients and relationships in both the Madison and Milwaukee area, both in-person or virtually.
In the therapy space there is no judgement. It is a safe space to explore your past and present, your patterns of behavior and what you want for yourself and your relationship. Together we will process and gain insight to better understand your experiences, your relationships, and the systems that impact you. Collaboratively, we will create a path forward, developing new coping strategies, setting boundaries, and challenging old patterns that no longer serve you and your relationship. You will develop new tools to engage differently with yourself and others in a way that aligns with your desires and values
You are the expert of your life. Sam will help you gain insight, challenge you, and support you through the process.
Techniques:
My approach is rooted in systemic therapy, meaning I look at all aspects of your life including family patterns, systems of oppression, prior romantic and intimate relationships, generational trauma, childhood experiences, and more. I use a blend of Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Sex Therapy rooted in Humanistic and Systems Therapy. My clients often begin to experience a significant shift within the first few sessions purely through graining insight.
Credential Certifications:
Level 1 & 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Prepare/Enrich
Sexual Attitude Reassessment
Affiliations:
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Inclusive Therapists Network: A Safer Way to Find Care
“Empathy is the most radical of human emotions”. ~ Gloria Steinem
I specialize in:
Couples Therapy
Sex Therapy
Working with LGBTQ+ individuals, couples & families
Providing gender-affirming therapy
Working with non-traditional relationships (polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, relationship anarchy)
Life during/after divorce or a significant break-up
Sexuality, Sexual Wellness & Sexual Health through the Lifespan (including postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause)
Folks who are kink involved
Folks involved in sex work
Discernment Counseling
“I’m sad that the most glorious of sexual experiences can make us feel guilty, ashamed, embarrassed, and abnormal”. ~ Sue Johanson
“Once we give up searching for approval we often find it easier to earn respect.” ~ Gloria Steinem
