Dr. Samina Long, LPC

Dr. Samina Long is a licensed professional counselor who brings nine years of experience in mental health to her work. She focuses on helping people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or coping with trauma and abuse. She also supports those facing intimacy concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem issues, and relationship arrangements such as polyamory and non-monogamous dynamics, including concerns around jealousy and gender dysphoria.

Her style is respectful and straightforward. She listens first and adapts the conversation to each person's needs. Sessions aim to be practical, with clear steps to try between meetings.

In therapy she uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with solution-focused techniques. That means clients can expect a mix of noticing what matters, changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and finding small, doable solutions to immediate problems.

Samina encourages people to name what matters most to them and to take small actions that align with those values. She emphasizes empowerment and collaboration rather than one-size-fits-all plans.

People who prefer a direct, practical approach may find her helpful. Before scheduling, confirm current session options and logistics so you know what format fits your life.

How her approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and struggles with intimacy by focusing on meaningful goals rather than getting stuck in unhelpful patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people test and change patterns that cause distress. It often suits anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem work. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on practical steps and short-term goals, helping people identify what works and build on small wins.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. That collaboration shapes whether sessions lean more toward ACT, CBT, solution-focused techniques, or a mix of these methods.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing scheduling around work or childcare, and offering shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about current session options so you can choose what fits your routine and needs.