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Samantha Butler

Samantha Butler

LMHC

New York

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, New York / 017207
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • Support for parents
    • Trauma-informed care

    About Samantha

    Samantha Butler is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports parents managing the everyday strain of raising children and works with people tackling panic attacks and social anxiety. Samantha brings four years of clinical experience and an empathic, practical approach to sessions.

    Samantha uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own motivation for change. She also draws on client-centered and narrative therapy ideas to make space for each person’s story and values. Trauma-focused and psychodynamic methods guide work with painful memories and patterns that repeat over time.

    In sessions she aims for clarity and regular small steps that fit a client's life. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented, but patient and respectful. Samantha helps people set manageable goals, try new strategies, and check what works.

    Her New York license is listed as LMHC, which means she is a licensed mental health counselor in New York. She sees therapy as a collaborative process and pays attention to a person’s history, relationships, and present-day challenges when planning care.

    People who choose Samantha often want straightforward guidance and a therapist who listens closely. Her style balances support with concrete options for change, helping people move from feeling stuck to making steady progress.

  2. How Samantha’s approaches translate to online work

    Samantha often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their goals and find internal reasons to change; this approach focuses on listening, asking guiding questions, and supporting small, sustainable steps. Client-centered therapy is another core element, which centers the conversation on the person's values and experience and helps build a trusting working relationship.

    Narrative therapy is also part of her toolkit and helps people reframe difficult stories and notice different ways to interpret life events. These methods are helpful for anxiety, grief, trauma-related symptoms, low self-esteem, and parenting concerns because they combine practical goal-setting with attention to personal meaning.

    Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. Samantha will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

    The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm which formats are currently available before booking. Online sessions can reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep regular appointments, helping therapy fit into everyday life without large disruptions.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeChronic pain, illness, and disabilityFamily of origin issuesLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    4+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Samantha help with?

    Samantha supports people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and self-esteem issues. She also focuses on panic, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and related life questions.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her work is collaborative and practical, with clear goals and small steps. Conversations are focused, respectful, and paced to each person's needs.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has four years of clinical experience working with the concerns listed. That time has shaped a pragmatic approach to goal setting and symptom management.

    What credentials and location apply to her practice?

    She holds an LMHC credential and practices in New York. The LMHC stands for licensed mental health counselor in New York.

    Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are offered?

    Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Verify the available format when you schedule.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling steps.

    How do I begin working with Samantha?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. That process will connect you and set the first session.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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