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Entry 337831New York / United States

Samantha Butler

Samantha Butler, LMHC

New York 4 years in practice

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Stress and Anxiety

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  • Parenting challenges
  • Trauma-focused work
  • Life purpose exploration

About Samantha

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with four years of clinical experience. Samantha Butler focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and self-esteem. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her work. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to practical coping strategies and family-of-origin patterns.

Samantha helps people who struggle with social anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress. She also supports parents dealing with the everyday pressures of raising children and the emotional toll that can follow. Her approach includes looking at life purpose and meaning when that is a concern.

In session she listens for what matters most to the person in front of her and adapts methods to fit those priorities. Client-Centered Therapy guides her toward respectful, client-led conversations. Motivational Interviewing is used to help people clarify goals and strengthen commitment to change.

Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic ideas are used to trace patterns that come from family of origin and past relationships. Trauma-Focused Therapy supports work with traumatic memories and their ongoing effects. Treatment plans mix short-term coping tools with deeper work when needed.

Samantha works in New York and conducts therapy in English. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.

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How Samantha’s approaches guide remote work

Samantha uses Client-Centered Therapy to shape conversations around what matters most to each person. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and letting the client's priorities lead the session. It can help with stress, parenting concerns, and general anxiety.

She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to address traumatic experiences and their ongoing effects. This approach emphasizes careful pacing, managing overwhelming memories, and developing practical skills for day-to-day coping. Narrative Therapy appears in her work as well, helping people separate themselves from problem stories and explore alternative meanings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and how different methods fit their situation. Decisions about methods are collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people choose sessions that match their energy level, for example a phone call for lower bandwidth or a video session for more face-to-face interaction.

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Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include social anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, and related issues.

What therapeutic methods does she use?

Her practice draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Methods are combined to match each person's goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of clinical experience. That experience is applied to the range of concerns listed in her profile.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LMHC, which means Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and practices in New York. The profile lists that credential and location exactly.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan.

How do I start working with her?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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