- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Samantha
Samantha Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with six years of experience. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. She also supports those facing grief, changes in life, self-esteem struggles, and ADHD-related challenges.
Samantha uses straightforward conversation and practical exercises in sessions. She encourages clearer communication and helps people notice patterns that drive their reactions. That can look like practicing ways to speak up calmly, identifying thoughts that escalate anger, or building small routines to improve sleep and mood.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral ideas, acceptance and commitment practices, attachment-focused thinking, and mindfulness. Those approaches are used to reduce reactivity, manage upsetting memories, and strengthen how people relate to others. She often combines gentle skills practice with talking through recent situations that felt difficult.
Samantha pays attention to attachment concerns and abandonment issues when those come up. She helps people understand how early relationships affect current responses, and she offers tools to change repeated patterns. This can be helpful when resentment or impulsivity shows up in close relationships.
Sessions are practical and goal-focused. Clients leave with things to try between meetings and steps to check progress. Samantha works in English and practices in Texas as an LCSW; international clients are not accepted.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anger that comes from avoidance, stuck thinking, or fear of loss. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and gives concrete steps to test and change those patterns. It is handy for managing triggers and reducing impulsive reactions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention exercises to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of bodily signals before anger escalates.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samantha will discuss which methods fit the person's goals and preferences. She treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts techniques based on progress and feedback.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are supported. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins, or use phone options when video would be difficult. Practical benefits include fewer commute disruptions and the ability to schedule sessions around work or caregiving routines. Licensed professionals work with clients to shape a plan that fits everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She supports people dealing with losing their temper with loved ones, building resentment, frustration at work, and living alongside someone else's anger.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and practical, focusing on skills practice, clearer communication, and noticing patterns that lead to strong reactions.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with anxiety, mood concerns, attachment issues, and related struggles.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.