Sam Salenger Coaching Executive Coach, icf pcc
For High Achievers who are winning by every measure and still asking themselves "why can't I be happy?"
welcome
Any of this sound familiar?
Everything on paper looks good, great even. Successful in your career, financially stable and secure, but inside...something is missing. Maybe you've had thoughts similar to these:
What is wrong with me?
Why can't I just be happy?
What am I missing that others seem to know?
Everyone says I have it all. What does that mean, I don't feel like I really have anything!
What does my partner want? I am present, I'm right here, why aren't we connecting? I don't understand!
I work with high-functioning, successful individuals. These folks are "thriving", they are leaders in their industry, and yet, something is missing. They are intelligent, insightful, and may have engaged in therapy or personal growth. And yet, they still feel stuck, anxious, worried, disconnected, numb, or checked out.
If this sounds like you, what you don’t need are more tools or a better understanding of yourself. Most people I support are already reflective, capable, and aware. What’s often missing isn’t insight; it’s the kind of safety and pacing that allows the nervous system to genuinely reorganize.
That’s where this work lives.
How I Work:
My practice is trauma-informed and somatic, which means we focus not only on what you’re verbalizing but also on what your nervous system is experiencing in real time.
We take our time. We listen intently. We work at a pace your system can effectively integrate.
Over time, clients often notice:
- Less reactivity and more choice
- Deeper connections in relationships
- A nervous system that can settle and mobilize more fluidly
- Greater trust in themselves
A Quick Word About Trauma
Not all trauma is the same. There are so many kinds of trauma, ranging from 'little t' trauma (like a parent telling you to 'stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about' or even the well-meaning 'you're fine, it's not a big deal') to 'Big T' trauma (the truly severe experiences), and even 'insidious T' trauma (the harmful messages from the world that suggest we aren't good enough, along with systems that oppress or judge us). The way each of us experiences threats in our lives manifests differently in our bodies. Stuck threat responses, or trauma, can appear as: being quick to anger or shutting down; avoiding conflict at all costs; addiction and compulsive behaviors; spacing out under stress; becoming a people pleaser or perfectionist; overthinking; catastrophizing; aloofness; anxious thoughts; procrastination; and people-pleasing. Anyone can benefit from trauma resolution work, as everyone carries some form of stuck threat, trauma, or stress in their bodies.
My Approach
Holistic Healing
No two individuals face the same challenges or follow the same path to healing. I utilize all the tools at my disposal from my decades of learning. Together, we will address mind, body, and soul using a combination of my expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Intelligence (PQ), and Trauma-Informed Somatic Experiencing. As a Certified Professional Coach, I have an extensive toolbox of resources that I draw upon to assist you.
Who This Is For
This personal growth work is well-suited for individuals who:
- Are high-functioning, thoughtful, and self-aware
- Have engaged in therapy or other avenues of personal development
- Are open to a gradual process that involves working with the body
Please note, this approach is not intended for crisis intervention or short-term problem solving.
"This is the best work I’ve ever done and in the shortest amount of time. It was scary and real, and totally worth it." - Julie M.
Contact me
I look forward to hearing from you.
I won't add you to a mailing list because I know how overwhelming too many emails can be, amiright?!?
Sam Salenger Coaching
