About Samantha

Samantha Sample, LPC, CCTP, SEP

Welcome.  My name is Samantha and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas, certified clinical trauma professional, and somatic experiencing practitioner.  I have experience working with diverse populations in a variety of clinical settings and have authored a piece on Anxiety Disorders in a 2 volume reference on women’s health. I currently work in a private practice setting in the North Dallas area.

My philosophy and approach to counseling is largely existential, experiential, and humanistic.  This means that I believe all people are inherently good; I place more importance on the person (and the larger context of their life) than the problem they are struggling with. I recognize the importance of interconnectedness to others and the world around us, but also acknowledge our unique and subjective experience as individuals.  I value agency, authenticity, and personal responsibility, and work to help my clients cultivate a sense of meaning and purpose in their lives.

I strive to deepen a felt sense of safety for all my clients in my work with them, and believe the quality of the therapeutic relationship to be essential for lasting change. Often it is in relationships that we are wounded, so it is in relationships that we must heal.  Therefore, I meet my clients with gentleness and empathy so they are seen, heard, and understood; so their story is witnessed.  At the same time, I appreciate the value in being direct and speaking the words that are difficult to say while incorporating practices that although sometimes uncomfortable, can be profoundly healing.  I emphasize present moment experiencing and help my clients integrate lasting repair in the here and now. Although this is my general orientation to therapy, I utilize techniques from a variety of counseling approaches to meet my clients' individual needs.  

My goal is to meet you where you are, respect your unique struggle and needs, and help you grow to the degree you are ready and willing.  I am so glad you have made your way here, because it means you are fighting for yourself and for something meaningful.  I look forward to working with you on your journey of healing!