Samantha Dunn , LCSW

Samantha Dunn recognizes the weariness that comes from doing everything for everyone and feeling completely depleted. Many days may feel like a blur of messes, meltdowns, mental lists, and the constant effort to keep life together. She sees people who have been labeled "too sensitive" or told they just need to be more organized and helps them understand that those messages do not define their worth. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure does not mean someone is lazy or failing - it often means they are exhausted and in need of practical support.

Samantha works with mothers and caregivers who are juggling diagnoses such as ADHD or anxiety, carrying the invisible mental load of parenting, or navigating expectations that leave them disconnected from themselves. She focuses on helping clients find calm amid the chaos, reconnect with who they are outside of caregiving roles, and create space for personal needs without guilt. Her style is warm, nonjudgmental, and validating, offering a steady presence while exploring what lies beneath surface struggles.

With nine years of clinical experience, Samantha holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - a credential reflecting specialized training in clinical social work. She collaborates with clients to identify practical tools that fit their brains and routines, aiming to help them feel more grounded and whole again.

Approaches to Healing in Online Therapy

Samantha Dunn integrates client centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques to support clients in online settings. Client centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client's experiences guide the work - this approach helps people explore identity, values, and the impact of caregiving roles. CBT offers practical, structured strategies to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with skills that reduce anxiety, manage impulsivity, and improve daily functioning.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple, present focused practices that can reduce reactivity, support emotional regulation, and help with sleep and stress management. These approaches are chosen to match the needs of individuals coping with parenting stress, ADHD, anxiety, trauma related symptoms, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Samantha will work with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to tailor care to the whole person.

Online therapy provides practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone conversations, and shorter contacts can happen via live chat or text based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, manage sudden needs between longer sessions, and maintain continuity of care when in person visits are not possible.