- Trauma informed approach
- Practical coping skills
- Warm and nonjudgmental
About Samantha
Her background includes work with adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, domestic violence, and postpartum depression. She has supported people dealing with addiction, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, and compassion fatigue. That range of experience shapes a practical, down-to-earth approach to common pregnancy and childbirth related stresses as well as broader family and relationship concerns.
Samantha describes her style as genuine and warm. She listens without judgment and offers straightforward feedback. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and on small, useful changes rather than long theoretical explanations.
She uses a mix of approaches to match the person in front of her, drawing on attachment work to clarify relationship patterns and trauma-focused tools to address difficult memories. Samantha also uses cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness strategies to help with anxiety, mood, and daily stress.
People who want an empathetic listener and practical steps tend to fit well with her way of working. Samantha invites people to share their stories, name what’s hardest right now, and try specific strategies that can make day-to-day life easier.
How her approaches translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds shape current reactions; this can be useful for parenting, attachment issues, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and daily stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on safely addressing traumatic memories and their effects so people can reduce symptoms and rebuild routines.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Samantha will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they adjust techniques over time, blending approaches to match the issue and the person’s pace.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling. Online work can support skill practice between meetings and steady progress through practical tools and check-ins.
License and NPI
- LCSW
NPI1255615142
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Samantha often address?
Samantha works with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, anger, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on adoption and foster care, attachment issues, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth, and related women's issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is described as genuine, warm, empathetic, open, and nonjudgmental. She aims to listen first and use practical strategies that match each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in a range of settings with individuals and families on issues such as attachment, trauma, and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
She holds the credential LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker credential in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.