I'm a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia, psychological skills trainer, and wellness coach. I work with adult (18+) individuals experiencing various mental health, relationship, and career challenges, role and life transitions, and various other issues.
My education includes a Bachelor's of Arts in Communication from the University of Kentucky and a Master's of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology.
My specialized training includes compassion based cognitive therapy (CBCT), trauma informed mindful cognitive behavior therapy (TI-MCBT), SMART recovery, grief/bereavement counseling, end of life counseling, assertiveness and boundaries, self-esteem and confidence, conflict resolution, communication, and many other teachable and trainable skills that aid you in transformation and empowering you to take good care of yourself.
With every situation comes the choice for self-growth, development, and healing. These times of transition or particularly difficult times may seem intense and unmanageable, but with the proper support many of these situations can become the beacon of change to a new version of yourself and a new stage in your life. There can be no guarantees in therapy, however, with willingness, commitment, and consistency - improvement, growth, and healing are possible.
My goal is to empower you to make the choice of how you want to see yourself and your life and help you gain the knowledge, coping skills, and self-awareness needed to define, create, and maintain change. Counseling can help you to discover yourself in new ways and learn healthy ways of coping. Through a strengths based approach, I can help you realize and lean into your strengths while strengthening any areas of improvement you wish to address.
I'm committed to creating a safe environment for you to express yourself and examine your thoughts and beliefs, process your emotions, and will partner with you as you work your way to a more healed and meaningful life.
I offer interpersonal, person-centered therapy, and trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care. Depending on the unique needs of my clients, I may utilize techniques and interventions from cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectic behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, somatic (body based) therapies, mindfulness, existentialism, and spirituality (if welcome).
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Narcissism, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy
GA LPC LPC014043
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Samantha is fantastic!!
Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I know I can always count on Samantha to listen to what I want to talk about and to help me identify the why behind what is bothering me. She helps me by asking questions to help pull out the important information I sometimes miss myself. She’s also always available when I need her even on off times when we don’t have an appointment scheduled.
Written on May 22, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
She is a great help for me.
Written on Mar 04, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Samantha is exactly what I was looking for in a therapist. She validates me when I need it, but isn't afraid to tell me when I've acted in a way that goes against our goals. She listens intently, remembers our past conversations weeks apart, and presses into subjects I sometimes don't even recognize need pressing with thought provoking questions. I also feel that she talks to me like a person instead of a patient, keeping our conversations personable and helping with spur of the moment emergencies or longer term/deeper trouble points. I hope everyone has a therapy experience like mine with Samantha.
Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s changed my life
Written on Jan 08, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Samantha is a professional through and through. She’s a great listener and an amazing communicator, and also has an amazing sense of humor. Talking to her is comfortable And Easy on the mind as she uses her expertise to guide and help you through your journey. She’s very understanding and funny and an excellent therapist.
Written on Dec 20, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and coping with life changes