- Anger and frustration
- CBT and mindfulness
- Parenting mental load
About Samantha
Samantha Dunn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with nine years of experience. She helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, parenting demands, anger, ADHD, and the mental load of everyday life. Her work includes grief, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, and issues that come with major life changes.
Samantha focuses on practical steps and clear conversation. She listens to the problem behind the behavior, then suggests tools that fit the person's situation. Sessions can cover breathing and grounding, ways to manage impulsivity, strategies for better sleep, and planning to reduce repetitive stressors.
Her style is direct and client-centered. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and shift small patterns. Mindfulness techniques are used to build noticing skills and reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing helps when a person feels stuck or unsure about change.
Samantha also brings Trauma-Focused Therapy into work with people who carry past hurt or unsafe experiences. That means attending to how past events shape current reactions and pacing work so people feel able to cope. She pays attention to attachment and family of origin issues when those patterns show up.
Conversations often include concrete homework and short experiments to try between sessions. Samantha helps people create routines that reduce burnout, set boundaries that protect time and energy, and practice communication skills so anger and frustration cause less harm. To begin, clients follow the site's process to match and schedule a first meeting.
How Samantha applies common approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist listens without directing the story and follows the client's priorities. It helps people clarify what matters and build strategies that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is useful for anger driven by negative thinking, anxiety, or unhelpful routines.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Samantha will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest approaches that match those needs. The plan is collaborative and can change as someone tries techniques and sees what helps.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or remove travel time. They also let people practice skills in their everyday setting and bring real-life situations into discussion without promising a specific format.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What anger-related issues does she address?
Samantha works with anger linked to stress, parenting overwhelm, impulsivity, relationship strain, and trauma-related reactivity.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She focuses on clear conversation, short experiments, and tools people can use day to day.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.