- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Addiction and grief
About Samantha
Samantha uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep conversations grounded in each person's experience. She listens for what matters most and helps people name the problems they want to address. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going, and to practice different ways of responding.
In sessions she talks through practical steps you can try between meetings. That can include small behavior changes, thought records, or communication exercises for strained relationships. She helps people sort through issues like attachment difficulties, family of origin concerns, and workplace stress. She also supports those facing divorce, pregnancy and childbirth related stress, and process or substance addictions.
Samantha has worked with a wide range of mood and anxiety presentations, including panic attacks and post-traumatic stress. She pays attention to the effects of guilt, shame, and self-esteem on everyday decisions. Her approach balances listening with concrete strategies so people can notice small changes over time.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Florida. Samantha uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time. To begin, someone completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session through the site's online options.
License and NPI on record
- LCSW
- Florida · SW10594
- NPI
- 1912982869
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Samantha uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus conversations on what matters to the client. That approach means the therapist listens, reflects, and follows the client's concerns so goals emerge from those discussions. It can help when someone feels unsure what to change or where to begin.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that reinforce anxiety, low mood, or addictive patterns. CBT involves trying specific exercises and small behavioral shifts between sessions, useful for tackling panic, mood problems, and workplace stress.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Samantha will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision happens in early sessions and can be adjusted over time based on what is or isn't helpful.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel time to appointments.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, trauma, depression, grief, parenting, and life changes including questions about life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or uncertain?
She combines Client-Centered Therapy and CBT to listen closely and then test practical strategies. Sessions mix reflective conversation with behavior and thought exercises.
How much experience does she have handling complex issues?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, and addiction-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Good to know
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