- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Samantha
Samantha Dunn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with nine years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and other life changes that leave people feeling overwhelmed.
Samantha writes plainly with parents and caregivers in mind. She often sees people who feel burned out by daily demands, carrying the mental load, or adjusting to a new household arrangement like a blended family. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer routines, and ways to manage the day-to-day strain without shaming or blame.
Her style centers on listening first. She uses client-centered conversations to identify what matters most to each person. From there she brings in skills-based tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to address worries, sleep problems, impulsivity, and low mood.
Samantha also works with issues tied to attachment, caregiver stress, family of origin concerns, postpartum depression, and trauma-related reactions. She helps people notice patterns, try small experiments, and change what isn’t working for them in daily life.
Practical problem solving and short-term skill building are common in sessions. Clients can expect down-to-earth coaching paired with therapeutic techniques meant to reduce overwhelm. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How Samantha uses therapy approaches online
Client-centered work focuses on the person's priorities and perspective. It involves listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and shaping goals based on their values and daily life. This approach helps people who feel overwhelmed by parenting demands or household changes find clearer priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Samantha uses practical CBT tools to change unhelpful patterns, improve sleep, manage anxiety, and reduce impulsive reactions. Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention practices that can ease rumination and help with stress regulation during busy days.
Choosing an approach is part of the work together. Samantha will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That collaborative process makes it easier to test techniques and adjust as needed.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for a quicker check-in on a work break or between caregiving tasks. Many people find that remote sessions let them use tools in the actual settings where problems happen, which can speed learning and habit change.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she work with related to blended households?
Samantha supports people dealing with blended family issues, parenting stress, loyalty conflicts, and adapting to merged routines. She helps identify practical strategies for day-to-day challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach that begins with listening and prioritizing what matters to the individual. Sessions combine conversation with hands-on skills from CBT and mindfulness.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with stress, anxiety, trauma, and caregiving concerns. That background informs practical tools she offers in sessions.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina. Her practice is based in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the profile. The site matching step will clarify how Samantha meets with people.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and services. 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 booking step.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.