- 11 years experience
- Addiction and trauma focus
- Goal oriented approach
About Samantha
She uses clear, practical methods that fit each person’s needs. That often means working on thoughts and behaviors that cause distress, building skills to manage intense emotions, and addressing the fallout from traumatic events. Sessions are tailored so people can move at a pace that feels manageable.
Samantha has a strong background supporting people with addiction and trauma-related concerns. She draws on several evidence-based approaches to help people break unhelpful patterns, improve communication, and cope with life changes. Her work also includes relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, and mood concerns.
In the first meetings she focuses on building a working relationship and learning what matters most to the client. From there she and the client set practical goals and try techniques that match those goals. Progress is reviewed regularly so the plan can change when needed.
Samantha aims to make the intake process straightforward and welcoming. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability. Costs vary by location and the service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used online and how they help
Samantha commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving how people relate to others; it can be helpful for intense emotions and impulsive behavior.She also brings trauma-focused methods into sessions when needed. Trauma-focused approaches aim to reduce the hold past events have on daily life and to build coping strategies for triggers and distressing memories.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Samantha and the client discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. The client’s preferences and day-to-day needs guide which techniques are emphasized.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose ways of meeting that work with their schedules and energy. Licensed professionals adapt tools and homework to work well in remote sessions and to help clients practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Samantha commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and relationship issues, plus related problems like grief, intimacy concerns, and jealousy.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals, skill building, and adapting techniques to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years in the field, with notable experience in addiction work and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.