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Entry 194935Texas / United States

Samantha Johnson

Samantha Johnson, LCSW

Texas 6 years in practice

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker - anxiety and mood concerns

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  • ACT and CBT
  • Attachment focus
  • Mindfulness practice

About Samantha

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with six years of experience, Samantha Johnson focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and sleeping issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Samantha works with individuals to improve communication, manage strong emotions, and build practical skills to handle day-to-day challenges. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, using concrete strategies alongside reflective listening.

Samantha uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small behavior changes. She draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect current connection and trust. Client-Centered Therapy and Mindfulness practices are part of sessions too, offering space to clarify values and calm racing thoughts.

In an average session Samantha might help a person map triggers for anxiety, practice a short mindfulness exercise, and set one small action to try between sessions. She emphasizes skills people can use outside therapy, such as communication techniques and sleep-supporting routines. Work on relationships focuses on clearer expression and safer boundaries rather than couples or family sessions.

Samantha has worked primarily with young adults and people dealing with mood and social anxiety issues. Her background in social work shapes a practical, problem-solving approach that keeps everyday life in view. She avoids jargon and explains tools in simple terms so parents and individuals can use them right away.

People interested in starting are asked to follow the site's intake steps to match and book a first appointment. Sessions are conducted in English and Samantha does not take international clients.

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How Samantha’s approaches work in remote sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and try small, values-based actions even when feelings are uncomfortable. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and tests small experiments to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, panic, and mood disorders. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and trust, and it can be helpful for attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship difficulties. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Samantha treats approach selection as collaborative. She and the client review goals, try methods in session, and adjust based on what helps most over time. The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting appointments into a busy day and making it easier to keep regular check-ins. If you need specifics about session formats, confirm the available options before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work still focuses on brief skill practice, checking progress, and setting manageable tasks between sessions so therapy can integrate with everyday life.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersCoping with life changesADHD

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and sleeping problems, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, isolation, and panic attacks.

What is her therapeutic style?

Sessions are conversational and practical. She combines talk-based work with exercises and homework from ACT, CBT, attachment approaches, and mindfulness.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of experience working as a clinician. That experience informs a problem-solving approach aimed at day-to-day improvements.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas and practices with that credential in Texas.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not accepted at this time.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your region.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.

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

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