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Samantha Toney

Samantha Toney

LMFT

Florida

Practical, strength-focused therapy for daily life challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, Florida / MT2997
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

    • Motivational approach
    • Goal oriented
    • Strengths based

    About Samantha

    Samantha Toney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, grief, parenting strain, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Her approach aims to help people find practical steps that reduce crisis and make daily life feel more manageable.

    She draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help spot unhelpful thinking and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, reachable goals. Sessions focus on small, concrete actions that fit into everyday routines.

    Samantha frames therapy as a collaborative process. She looks for a person’s existing strengths and helps them build on what already works. Pace and priorities are set together so progress feels realistic and relevant.

    She has worked with individuals and with family concerns throughout her career, helping people learn coping strategies and reduce the impact of mental health and substance use struggles. Her background in family therapy gives a broader view of how relationships and early family experiences shape current patterns.

    People who choose her can expect direct, down-to-earth conversations about practical change. The focus is on clarity, doable steps, and regaining a sense of balance over time.

  2. How Samantha’s approaches translate to online work

    Samantha uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal motivation for change by asking open questions and reflecting on what matters most to them. This approach can be helpful for substance use concerns, behavior change, and situations where someone feels stuck.

    She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on recognizing unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavioral changes. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Solution-Focused Therapy helps clients set clear, short-term goals and identify steps that move them toward those goals quickly.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and she works collaboratively to decide what will fit a person’s needs and preferences. The first sessions typically focus on goals, strengths, and what a useful next step would be.

    If you are considering online sessions, please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to keep appointments around work or family responsibilities.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflicts

    Also works with

    Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Body imageFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsMulticultural concernsWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Samantha address?

    She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related concerns like body image and multicultural issues.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is collaborative and practical. She emphasizes small, achievable steps, builds on individual strengths, and sets clear goals together with each person.

    What is her clinical background and experience?

    She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15 years of experience working with individuals and family-related concerns, including mental health and substance use challenges.

    Where is she licensed and practicing?

    She holds an LMFT license in Florida and practices with that credential in the state.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English only.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients within the therapist's allowed regions.

    How are costs and subscriptions handled?

    Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin a therapy process with her?

    Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to 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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