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Samantha Johnson

Compassionate evidence-based care for emotional challenges

LCSW Texas

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Samantha

Samantha Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and challenges with self-esteem. She also works with concerns around relationships, family dynamics, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Samantha emphasizes practical skills alongside emotional growth to address a wide range of mood and behavioral concerns including panic, impulsivity, and loneliness. Her style blends evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, client-centered stance that prioritizes self-compassion and clearer communication.

Samantha draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed approaches, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to tailor plans that match each person’s needs. Over six years of clinical experience inform her emphasis on resilience-building, healing from past wounds, and strengthening interpersonal skills.

In sessions she supports exploration of identity, values, and life purpose while teaching concrete strategies for symptom relief and improved functioning. Samantha aims to meet clients where they are, offering personalized guidance that honors individual strengths and fosters sustainable change.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Samantha frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete coping skills that reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another common element in her work, offering exercises to clarify values and build psychological flexibility when facing difficult emotions or life transitions. Attachment-informed methods are used to explore relational patterns and improve communication and emotional connection in close relationships.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all. Samantha works with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges, and she adapts techniques over time as needs evolve. The process emphasizes practical skill-building alongside deeper exploration so clients can see what feels most helpful.

Online therapy with Samantha is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase access and flexibility. These options allow people to engage in evidence-informed work from locations that suit them, making it easier to fit consistent sessions into busy schedules and to continue progress even during life transitions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Samantha commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, grief, eating and sleeping problems, coping with life changes, ADHD, and related areas such as panic, impulsivity, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her practice combines a client-centered, compassionate stance with practical, evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT, attachment-informed work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build skills and insight.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with people across a range of mood, anxiety, and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for Samantha?
She is an LCSW practicing in Texas with license TX LCSW 68235.
Which languages and international availability are offered?
Services are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English