- CBT methods
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Samantha
Samantha Toney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in Florida with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and family concerns, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Samantha prefers straightforward, practical conversations. She helps people learn coping strategies and problem-solving skills. Sessions often focus on reducing intense reactions, managing resentment, and rebuilding how people handle conflict in daily life.
Her background includes long experience supporting individuals and their families through substance use problems and mental health challenges. That experience informs how she talks about triggers, patterns, and relapse prevention without medical claims. She draws on family systems perspective while keeping the work centered on the individual in front of her.
In sessions she uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is uncertain about change or deciding next steps. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set small, practical goals and track progress in short steps.
Samantha emphasizes building on strengths that have been overlooked. She helps people reclaim those strengths and put simple routines in place to reduce overwhelm. Practical tools and short-term goals are common parts of the work, along with talking through what keeps patterns repeating.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Samantha uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns that fuel anger and then practice different responses. CBT sessions often include simple exercises and homework to try between meetings.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people who feel stuck or unsure about change. That approach is conversational and helps clarify what someone wants next and how to take a first step. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set small, achievable goals so progress is visible and measurable.
Deciding which approach fits is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they pick or blend methods and adjust as progress is tracked.
Confirm specific session formats before scheduling since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove the need to travel. Samantha aims to help people build steady routines and practical skills that slot into everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship friction, trauma, and substance use issues. That includes managing outbursts, built-up resentment, and the impact of someone else’s anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented. Sessions focus on skills, short-term goals, and clearer routines that reduce overwhelm.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with individuals and families on mood, addiction, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - licensed in Florida and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are available.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.