Blue Heron Wellness

With more than a decade of experience, Sam Cunningham has been drawn to supporting those who spend their lives caring for, protecting, and serving others. Through years of clinical work with public safety professionals, first responders, military service members, veterans, medical professionals, and their family members, she developed a specialized focus on trauma/traumatic injury recovery, moral injury, burnout, compassion fatigue, relationship challenges, and life transitions. At Blue Heron Wellness, Sam provides trauma-informed care for individuals navigating the impact of critical incidents, operational stress, trauma, and the cumulative weight of service. She understands that the effects of service rarely stay confined to the workplace and often influence relationships, identity, health, and overall well-being. Drawing from advanced training in individual, couple, and family systems, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based approaches, Sam takes a practical, collaborative approach that honors both the realities of the job and the person experiencing its impact. She believes healing happens not only through processing difficult experiences, but also through strengthening relationships, reconnecting with personal values, and building sustainable paths forward. Whether responding to a critical incident, navigating cumulative occupational stress, experiencing organizational betrayal, struggling with the invisible impact of service, or integrating the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspects of life, clients receive care that is respectful, direct, and guided by empathy, curiosity, and respect. Blue Heron Wellness supports critical incident response, trauma recovery, and operational resilience in public safety, military, and medical professionals throughout Washington and Oregon. As a Code 4 Northwest provider and embedded provider with a first responder agency, Sam is committed to promoting wellness, resilience, and long-term well-being within the communities she serves. Outside of the office, Sam enjoys spending time in the sun, getting lost in a good book, and exploring the outdoors with her husband and two young children. She's also a self-proclaimed fan of "bougie" local coffee and tea and appreciates any excuse to discover a new favorite spot.