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Entry 346828Georgia / United States

Samantha Ju Young Nam

Samantha Ju Young Nam, LMFT

Georgia 16 years in practice

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LMFT - relationships and trauma

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  • Christian integration
  • CBT methods
  • Mindfulness practice

About Samantha

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Georgia with 16 years of experience, Samantha Ju Young Nam helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and anger. She integrates Christian faith when clients request it and supports non-Christian clients by including their spiritual beliefs when appropriate. Sessions address relationship patterns, attachment, and the emotional impact of life changes.

Samantha uses a mix of practical methods in sessions. She applies cognitive-behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts. She uses narrative approaches to help people reframe stories they tell about themselves. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness.

She works with individuals and couples to sort through communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and persistent shame or guilt. Trauma and post-traumatic stress are part of her caseload, and she addresses anger and mood concerns with structured strategies. Clients can expect concrete skills and discussion about beliefs, values, and relationships.

Samantha speaks English and Korean, and she includes clients' spiritual lives in therapy when it fits the client’s preferences. Her therapeutic stance blends mind-body-spirit language with evidence-based techniques aimed at improving daily functioning. She frames work in direct, plain terms and focuses on what can change in everyday life.

To begin, she asks prospective clients to use the platform matching process and schedule an initial session. The process includes a short questionnaire to help match needs and set initial goals. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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How her approaches are used in online sessions

Many sessions draw on cognitive-behavioral techniques, which look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. These methods teach specific skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build new behavior patterns, useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and anger.

Narrative therapy is another approach she uses to help people retell difficult life stories. It focuses on separating a person from a problem so they can identify values and choose different actions in relationships and major life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match goals, beliefs, and day-to-day needs. Clients can expect discussion, skill practice, and adjustments over time based on what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow more frequent check-ins when needed. They also let people use different interaction styles such as video or audio when those options are available; ask about format and length when you schedule your first appointment.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger management

Experience

16+ years

Listed in

Georgia

Languages

English, Korean

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family concerns, trauma and anger plus related topics like attachment, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.

What style of therapy does she use?

Her sessions use practical techniques such as cognitive-behavioral work, narrative methods, and mindfulness practices to change thinking patterns and reduce reactivity.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 16 years of experience as a clinician working with adults and couples on relational and emotional concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LMFT licensed in Georgia and practices with a focus on relationship and trauma-related issues.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Korean.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Session cost varies by location; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session using the booking tools.

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

Samantha Ju Young Nam

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