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- Parenting support
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness skills
About Samantha
Samantha Dunn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, and related challenges such as grief, sleep problems, anger, and life transitions. Samantha speaks English and brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions for adults managing household and caregiving demands.
Many clients come to her feeling exhausted by daily responsibilities and mental load. She helps people sort through overwhelming routines, understand patterns beneath their reactions, and regain a clearer sense of themselves beyond caregiving roles. She also addresses family-related concerns like blended family stress, family-of-origin issues, and caregiver burnout.
Samantha uses straightforward, skills-based work in session. That includes cognitive behavioral strategies to shift unhelpful thinking, client-centered conversations to focus on what matters to each person, and mindfulness techniques to manage intensity and sleep. Motivational interviewing is used when people want to make concrete changes but feel stuck.
Her approach also includes attention to trauma-related symptoms when those arise. Sessions look at past experiences that affect current relationships, and introduce manageable steps to reduce their day-to-day impact. Practical tools and clear plans are emphasized over long lectures.
People who value direct, personable help with everyday parenting strain and relationship stress often find this style useful. To begin, the site process asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment through the online options button.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Samantha often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness strategies in her work. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking and trying different behaviors to change how situations feel, which can help with anxiety, sleep, and mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and manage overwhelming moments.She also uses client-centered therapy to keep conversations focused on each person's priorities. That approach emphasizes listening and reflecting so goals and next steps come from the client's own preferences. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process, and she will work collaboratively to choose approaches that suit your needs and goals.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into busy days, reduce time spent traveling, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with her through the scheduling steps about what timing and session length will best fit your routine.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of home and parenting concerns does she address?
Samantha works with stress related to parenting, blended family issues, caregiver strain, postpartum depression, and family problems. She also helps with related concerns such as sleep problems, anger, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines client-centered conversations with practical tools. Expect direct, skills-focused work such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working as a clinician and social worker with adults dealing with parenting stress, anxiety, and related issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
Samantha is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina. Her profile lists North Carolina as her professional location.
Can she work with people who do not live in the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used for appointments?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered. Please review the online therapy options when you schedule.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for current pricing information.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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