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Samantha Dunn

Samantha Dunn

LCSW

North Carolina

Practical support for overwhelmed parents

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, North Carolina / C011914
Experience
9 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

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    • Warm and nonjudgmental
    • Motivational approach
    • Practical tools

    About Samantha

    Samantha Dunn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who helps people feeling overwhelmed by daily life. She often supports those struggling with stress, anxiety, parenting demands, ADHD, depression, grief, sleep problems, anger, and relationship strain. Her tone is warm and validating, and she focuses on practical steps that fit busy lives.

    Samantha listens without judgement and helps clients name what is happening beneath the surface. She uses straightforward tools to reduce overwhelm and to build small routines that actually stick. Sessions aim to help clients feel steadier and more like themselves again.

    Her approach draws on Motivational Interviewing to explore what matters most to each person and to support change at a comfortable pace. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to address unhelpful thoughts, tune physical stress responses, and practice new habits in everyday moments.

    With nine years of clinical experience, Samantha brings a focus on real-life solutions rather than one-size-fits-all advice. She works with issues such as attachment concerns, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, postpartum depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. The goal is to build coping strategies that fit each client’s values and day-to-day demands.

    People who meet with her can expect a collaborative process that balances empathy with practical coaching. To begin, visitors are asked to follow the site’s intake steps and schedule according to availability.

  2. How Samantha’s approaches shape online care

    Samantha commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to set achievable goals. This approach is conversational and focuses on the client’s values and readiness to try new steps.

    She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on empathy and understanding to help people feel heard while they sort through difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that can improve mood and functioning.

    Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. Samantha treats the process as collaborative and will help clients choose strategies that match their goals, rhythms, and preferences. She frames sessions around what is useful and realistic for each person rather than one fixed method.

    Session logistics are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Generally, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when helpful. It can also allow sessions without needing to be on camera if that helps someone engage more comfortably.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    9+ years

    Listed in

    North Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Samantha address?

    She supports people with stress, anxiety, parenting strain, ADHD, depression, grief, sleep issues, anger, relationship and family problems, trauma and related concerns.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    The style is warm, validating, and collaborative. Samantha pairs listening with practical tools tailored to daily life.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has nine years of experience working in clinical settings and with community clients.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds an LCSW, listed as NC LCSW, and practices out of North Carolina.

    Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

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

    What session formats are available?

    Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

    How does billing or cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

  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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