About the Owners
Hi! We’re Samantha and Stacy, co-owners of Set Sail Counseling, LLC. Set Sail was born out of two dreams, a friendship, and a shared vision of client focused, feminist-centered counseling.
Having worked together for more than 8 years, we both felt an increasingly strong desire to incorporate intersectionality within the therapeutic space. We believe that you cannot treat a person without treating the whole person, and that all of our social stratifications (i.e., race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, etc.) do not exist separately from the other. We recognize that every challenge you have faced is a different piece of the puzzle that is you– and you can’t finish a puzzle if you’re missing pieces! As American writer, feminist, and civil rights activist Audre Lord declared, “There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.”
While our practice has a focus on women’s issues and trauma, we are thrilled to work with all gender identities (though we do not provide services for anyone under the age of 18). We also have experience with many other issues such as anxiety and mood disorders (like clinical depression or bipolar disorder). We’re honored that you are considering us as you launch forth into your journey toward healing, wellness, and creating the joy that you deserve.
We guide our company using our core values: Courage, Compassion, and Excellence
About The Staff
Stacy Dove – Owner and Therapist
Hi! My name is Stacy Dove and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I’m excited that you’re here and considering “setting sail” on your journey toward healing with us. I believe in the power of relationships to help people heal and to recover from whatever stresses they may have encountered in life. I see my role as a therapist being to help you better understand yourself and the concerns that bring you to therapy, as well as to challenge you to move forward from stuck places and continue to grow.
I have been practicing for over 16 years and have experience working with people across the lifespan in a variety of settings, including community outpatient clinics and schools. I am registered as a community provider of Cognitive Processing Therapy, which is an evidence-based treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Additionally, I carry certification as a Clinical Trauma Professional from Evergreen Certifications. While I draw from a variety of methods when providing treatment, I most often use a combination of client centered, CBT, and reality therapy approaches. For more information about these therapeutic approaches, CLICK HERE.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and close friends, lifting weights, going on adventures to parks and arcades, and taking trips to the beach.
Samantha Liggett – Owner and Practice Manager
Hi! My name is Samantha Liggett, but you can call me Sam, and I am the Practice Manager for Set Sail Counseling. I believe that therapy is life-changing, and that taking the first step towards recovery is one of the most courageous things we can do. I manage the business side of our practice and I am here to help you sail through some of the back-end aspects of counseling, like insurance claims, deductibles, and copays. I am also your first point of contact and will help get you set up with your initial appointment if you decide to begin services with one of our therapists.
I’ve been active in the mental health field for almost 10 years, with roles ranging from direct care staff in a residential program to administrative coordination of therapy services for school-age students. I hold a degree in Business Studies, and I have found that I’m at my best when I am behind the scenes. My calling has always been to keep things organized and to help people navigate barriers to therapy, be it financial, emotional, or physical.
I openly identify as a queer person and find it especially rewarding to assist other folx from the LGBTQ+ community start their therapeutic journey in a safe and affirming environment. When I’m not working, I enjoy playing video games, watching horror films, laughing too loudly at terrible puns, and obsessing over my favorite band (Pearl Jam). I’m also a fan of cosmology, and an even bigger fan of my cats– a Maine Coon/Abyssinian mix named Ninja and a rescue named Amelia.
Stachia Lippy, LPC – Therapist
Hi there! My name is Stachia and since you find yourself here, I think it’s safe to assume that you just did one of the bravest things you could ever do…. start the process of bettering your mental health! Rest assured, I’m here to help you do just that. I am passionate about providing quality therapy services and will do everything I can to help you change your life, for the better.
I started my journey in the mental health field with crisis intervention services. I am very grateful for that experience as it provided me with a solid background on how to help people at their lowest moments. Eventually I followed my dream of wanting to provide therapy services to individuals and obtained my master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and have been providing therapy in some fashion ever since! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Forward Facing Trauma Therapy. I tend to gravitate most towards CBT and DBT and am a gender-affirming therapist operating from a trauma-informed lens.
When I’m not at work, you can catch me at the gym, spending time with family and friends, or reading mystery/thriller books.
