Sam Salenger
Executive and anxiety coach for high achievers in Oregon
| Hourly rate range | $140 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Confidence and self-esteemStress and overwhelmWork-life balanceExecutive presence and communicationBurnout and resilienceEmotional intelligenceStress and burnout |
| Works with | Executives and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Health coach |
| Based in | Oregon, United States |
| Credentials | Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation; Certified in Somatic Coaching for Trauma Resolution; Somatic Experiencing Coach; Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Coaching |
Sam Salenger is an executive and anxiety coach in Oregon who works with high achievers who look successful but feel empty inside. Sam is a Professionally Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation and is certified in somatic coaching for trauma resolution. Sam spent a couple of years coaching executives at companies including Microsoft, Chobani, Meta and Nike. The work uses nervous system science, including polyvagal theory and attachment theory, and focuses on the deeper patterns behind anxiety and low confidence.
What Sam helps with
Sam helps successful people who feel anxious, disconnected or unsatisfied even though life looks good. The work goes after the deeper patterns that stay after therapy, coaching and habit-building.
- Anxiety and a mind that will not switch off
- Low confidence, people-pleasing and perfectionism
- Feeling present at home and not just physically there
- Feeling one step from losing everything despite success
- Reactivity and shutting down under stress
- Setting boundaries at work
- Using alcohol to manage stress
Who Sam works with
Sam works with high achievers who are winning by every measure and still ask why they cannot be happy. Many have a strong career and family and have already tried therapy, other coaches, books or podcasts.
How Sam works
Sam combines nervous system education with hands-on support. Clients learn the science behind their reactions, including polyvagal theory, attachment and the threat response. Sam then stays beside them as they update old patterns. The pace is deliberately slow, because slow change lasts. Sam gives direct feedback and points out when something does not add up. Sessions draw on somatic, trauma-informed and cognitive behavioral coaching tools.
Background and qualifications
Sam is a Professionally Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. Sam is also certified in Somatic Coaching for Trauma Resolution and trained in Cognitive Behavioral Coaching. For a couple of years, Sam coached executives at companies including Microsoft, Chobani, Meta and Nike. Sam has training in leadership development, organizational dynamics and high-performance coaching. Sam also has training in alcohol reduction coaching and in supporting clients who use alcohol or other behaviors to manage stress. The coaching stays on the coaching side and does not cross into clinical therapy.
Sam Salenger pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Short intro video
- Conversation before starting
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The CoachVouch take
Sam pairs executive coaching credentials with somatic trauma resolution training, so clients get both the science and a guide through the change.
Best for successful professionals who feel anxious or empty despite a good life and want work that goes deeper than mindset tools.
Common questions
How much does Sam Salenger charge?
Coaching with Sam runs $140 to $225 an hour. Message Sam from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sam Salenger help with?
Sam Salenger helps with anxiety and a mind that will not switch off, low confidence, people-pleasing and perfectionism, feeling present at home and not just physically there and feeling one step from losing everything despite success.
Is Sam Salenger certified?
Sam Salenger lists: Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation; Certified in Somatic Coaching for Trauma Resolution; Somatic Experiencing Coach; Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Coaching.
Does Sam coach people who drink to cope with stress?
Yes. Sam has training in alcohol reduction coaching and in supporting clients who use alcohol or other behaviors to manage stress.
How do I contact Sam Salenger?
Send Sam a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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