Samantha Bickham, LMHC, EMDR Therapist

02/02/2026

This past Friday, myself & Jenelle Coolidge attended a poetry night in honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month 🤍

It was a powerful reminder of how healing and connection can happen through shared voices, stories, and presence.

We spent the evening listening to poetry by the fire, enjoying the cold weather, and taking in the peaceful space at Painted Oaks Academy, surrounded by the horses and the incredible community at Life Reins, Inc..

We’re so grateful for spaces that invite reflection, advocacy, and humanity, and for opportunities to show up, listen, and support our community in meaningful ways.

02/02/2026

Honored to stand alongside the National Alliance for Eating Disorders for this year's Rally for Recovery in Orlando, FL.

The Calming Tides team is proud to support eating disorder awareness and recovery and we invite our community to join us.

Learn more & sign up here --->

Please help me in supporting the National Alliance for Eating Disorders' 2026 Rally for Recovery, Orlando!

01/21/2026

Supporting someone you love through substance use can feel overwhelming... but you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Supporting a loved one who is struggling with substance use can feel heavy, emotional, and often isolating. Many people want to help but aren’t sure how to show up in a way that’s supportive without losing themselves in the process.

We recently shared a blog that walks through compassionate, evidence-informed ways to support loved ones impacted by substance use disorders. From understanding recovery to setting healthy boundaries and caring for your own well-being along the way.

At Calming Tides Counseling, our practice offers specialized therapy for individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns, as well as support for family members navigating the relational impact of addiction.

We’re always open to connecting with community partners, providers, and loved ones to share more about the care we offer.

✨ Feel free to read and share this resource with clients, colleagues, or loved ones who may benefit: https://www.calmingtidesfl.com/blog/supporting-loved-ones-with-substance-abuse-recovery-strategies

No one should have to navigate this alone and support can make a meaningful difference.

Supporting a loved one through substance abuse recovery can feel overwhelming, emotional, and deeply personal. This article explores how compassion, education, and trauma-informed support can make a meaningful difference—while also honoring the importance of caring for your own mental health.

01/13/2026

What if pain doesn’t have to feel like a threat?

Chronic pain can keep the nervous system in high alert, making each day feel heavier and more exhausting. That’s where Somatic Tracking comes in — a gentle, evidence-informed technique that helps people notice pain with curiosity instead of fear, retraining the brain and nervous system over time.
In my latest blog, I break down what somatic tracking is, how it works, and why it’s such a powerful tool within Pain Reprocessing Therapy, especially when traditional approaches to pain relief don’t fully help.

🧠 This isn’t about “ignoring pain.”

It’s about changing the story the body and brain tell about it.

Whether you’re a clinician, a friend supporting someone in pain, or someone living with chronic symptoms yourself, I hope this piece offers insight and a sense of possibility.

🔗 Read more here: https://www.calmingtidesfl.com/blog/what-is-somatic-tracking

Let us know your thoughts: have you used somatic tracking in your work or healing journey? We'd love to hear! 💬

Healing from chronic pain is possible with the right support. Our team includes a clinician who specializes in chronic pain therapy and helps clients build safety, confidence, and relief in their bodies. Reach out today to schedule a consultation -- Calmingtidesfl.com

Somatic tracking is a gentle, mind–body approach that helps you observe physical sensations with curiosity rather than fear. By learning to feel your body safely, many people experience relief from chronic pain, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms—without pushing or forcing change.

01/07/2026

🌟 Join Us at the Orlando Rally for Recovery! 🌟

Calming Tides Counseling is proud to partner with the National Alliance for Eating Disorders at the 2026 NOT ONE MORE: Rally for Recovery – Orlando!

This inspiring community event is happening on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando — with registration and check-in starting at 9:00 AM.

This meaningful day brings our community together to:
✨ Celebrate recovery from eating disorders
🎤 Hear from motivational speakers
💜 Honor loved ones we’ve lost
🎉 Participate in fun, empowering activities like the Southern Smash event — smashing scales as a symbolic proclamation of body empowerment and recovery…and much more!

Funds raised through the Rally directly support free, weekly, therapist-led, virtual support groups that help individuals and loved ones in all stages of recovery.

💛 What you can do:
Attend the Rally and show up for this important cause
Donate to support life-affirming programs
Fundraise or become a sponsor — help reach even more people in need.

👉 Register or donate here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026orlandorally/

💫 About the National Alliance for Eating Disorders:
The Alliance is the leading national nonprofit dedicated to supporting people struggling with eating disorders and their loved ones. They provide free, weekly therapist-led support groups, a therapist-staffed helpline offering personalized referrals, education and presentations, advocacy for improved access to care, and inclusive, empowering events like scale smashing and community workshops — all geared toward eliminating stigma and creating real pathways to recovery.

🌊Calming Tides Counseling will be there and we are excited to see the community show up in support of recovery, raise awareness, and stand with those affected by eating disorders. 💙

Together we can make a difference and help ensure Not One More life is lost or defined by this struggle.

Please help me in supporting the National Alliance for Eating Disorders' 2026 Rally for Recovery, Orlando!

12/02/2025

We often talk about holiday cheer… but not the stress, sadness, and overwhelm so many people quietly carry this time of year.

Whether someone is struggling with grief and loss, difficult family dynamics, loneliness, or social anxiety, it’s important to remember that these experiences are valid and far more common than we talk about.

Calming Tides Counseling’s latest blog gently explores why the holidays can feel heavy. It reminds us that every emotional experience is valid, not just the merry ones.

✨ Read the full blog here: https://www.calmingtidesfl.com/blog/understanding-holiday-emotional-stress

If it resonates, feel free to share it with someone who might benefit from knowing they’re not alone.

Struggling this holiday season? Discover the common emotional challenges people face like grief, anxiety, burnout, and family pressure. & Learn why you’re not alone in feeling this way.

11/10/2025

What does it really mean to be trauma-informed?

It’s more than a therapy approach, it’s a commitment to safety, compassion, and empowering each person’s healing process.

In this blog, we explore how trauma-informed therapy helps you feel supported, understood, and safe enough to begin truly healing.

At Calming Tides Counseling, all of our clinicians are trauma-informed and passionate about helping you heal at your own pace.

If you’re looking for trauma therapy in Central Florida, we’re here to walk alongside you...one step at a time.

Read the full blog here!

Looking for trauma therapy in Central Florida? Learn how trauma-informed care empowers you to heal from the inside out with the guidance of a compassionate EMDR and trauma-informed therapist.

10/28/2025

So many people living with chronic pain carry not just physical discomfort, but emotional wounds too.

If you’ve ever felt:

☁️ Stuck in a cycle of pain and exhaustion

☁️ Like stress or trauma make your pain worse

☁️ Disconnected from your body or emotions

☁️ Frustrated by treatments that only focus on symptoms

…this post might bring a new perspective.

In Calming Tides Counseling's latest blog written by Jenelle Coolidge, LMHC CEDS QS, we share how EMDR therapy can help the brain and body release old pain patterns and support true healing.

Discover how EMDR therapy can help rewire the brain, ease chronic pain, and support emotional and physical healing from trauma by trauma therapist in Winter Park, FL.

10/20/2025

We’re so excited to welcome Sierra Collins to the Calming Tides Counseling family!

Sierra brings a compassionate and knowledgeable approach to therapy, with specialized training in EMDR and Gottman Level 1 Couples Therapy.

She has a passion for supporting individuals and couples navigating:
✨ ADHD & Autism
✨ Eating Disorders & Body Image Concerns
✨ Complex Trauma
✨ Relationship Challenges

Sierra’s calm, attuned presence helps clients feel seen, supported, and empowered as they work toward healing and connection.

We’re thrilled to have her on our team and can’t wait for our clients to experience her warmth and expertise.

Reach out to connect and learn more about sierra and her approach https://www.calmingtidesfl.com/sierra-winter-park-emdr-therapist

10/07/2025

Calming Tides Counseling is expanding!

We're looking for a trauma-informed LMHC or RMHCI who wants to be part of a grounded and supportive team here in Winter Park.

If you’re seeking a space to grow, connect, and do meaningful work, this could be a great fit!

Follow the link to learn more and apply —> https://www.calmingtidesfl.com/were-hiring

10/01/2025

✨ We’re Growing at Calming Tides Counseling! ✨

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Jenelle Coolidge MS, LMHC CEDS QS ! If you’ve spent time in the eating disorder community, chances are you’ve already heard her name. We’re so excited for you to get to know her even more as she continues to expand and grow with the Calming Tides team.

🔅Jenelle specializes in supporting those navigating chronic pain and illness, complex trauma, eating disorders, and medical trauma.

🔅She uses EMDR, ACT, and DBT to help clients move toward healing with compassion and clarity.

🔅She’ll be seeing clients in-person in Winter Park as well as virtually across Florida.

We’re thrilled to have her on the Calming Tides team! Feel free to reach out if you’d like to connect with Jenelle or know someone who could benefit from her support. https://www.calmingtidesfl.com/jenelle-winter-park-emdr-therapist

09/11/2025

✨ We’re Hiring a Therapist in Winter Park, FL! ✨

At Calming Tides Counseling, we believe in creating a safe, welcoming space where healing and growth can truly take root. We’re looking for a warm, grounded, trauma-informed therapist who is excited to join our supportive community of clinicians.

What makes this role special:
🔅W2 employee position with steady referrals (no need to market yourself!)
🔅Competitive pay: $50–$80 per session
🔅Manageable caseload (20–25 clients per week)
🔅Flexible scheduling so you can keep balance in your life
🔅Furnished office in beautiful Winter Park
🔅Weekly supervision by a Qualified Supervisor(if applicable)
🔅All overhead covered (billing, EHR, marketing, supplies)
🔅A close-knit team that values collaboration, connection, and growth 🌿

We’d love to meet you if you are:
🔅Licensed in Florida or an RMHCI
🔅EMDR-trained or currently in training (IFS, ART, or Brainspotting are a plus!)
🔅Passionate about trauma-informed, inclusive, and ethical care
🔅Excited to work independently while still being part of a supportive team

If this sounds like your next chapter, we’d love to hear from you!

📍 Based in Winter Park, FL
📩 Apply at https://www.calmingtidesfl.com/were-hiring