- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- CBT and mindfulness
About Samantha
Samantha Dunn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with nine years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, depression, and family of origin issues. Her focus includes attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and postpartum struggles.
Samantha approaches sessions in a client-centered way. She listens for the patterns that link present struggles to earlier family roles and expectations. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Mindfulness skills and Motivational Interviewing are tools she draws on to support small, sustainable changes.
In practical terms, Samantha helps parents and caregivers reduce the constant mental load. Conversations look at daily routines, boundaries, and small strategies that can change how a day unfolds. When ADHD or anxiety are part of the picture, she focuses on strategies that fit the person’s typical day and demands.
She also addresses grief, anger, isolation, and problems that come from family history. Trauma-focused methods are available when past events continue to affect current functioning. Sessions combine talk, concrete coping techniques, and behavioral experiments to test new ways of managing stress.
If someone is unsure where to begin, Samantha starts with what's most pressing and builds from there. Her work aims to reduce overwhelm and increase practical options for handling family-related patterns and everyday responsibilities.
How therapeutic approaches work in remote sessions
Samantha commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see what helps. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with anxiety and sleep issues.She also makes use of Client-Centered Therapy principles by listening closely and adapting the pace to each person. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist and client review goals and try methods that fit the client’s needs and preferences. Adjustments are made based on what is most useful in real life.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Samantha will help find practical ways of working that integrate with a client's day-to-day responsibilities.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Samantha supports adults with stress, anxiety, parenting strain, ADHD, depression, grief, relationship issues, and family of origin problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical, focusing on patterns from earlier family life and hands-on strategies to change daily routines.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with adults on issues like attachment, caregiver stress, and postpartum depression.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Samantha?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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