- Sleep and rest
- Practical tools
- Warm support
About Samantha
Samantha Dunn is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) based in North Carolina who focuses on stress, anxiety, sleep concerns, and the everyday strain of caring for others. She writes simply and directly about the exhaustion that comes from juggling responsibilities. Samantha describes practical steps to help people feel less overwhelmed and more like themselves again.
She takes a warm, nonjudgmental approach in sessions. Conversations start with what feels most urgent and move into practical strategies that fit daily life. Techniques are adapted to each person’s needs, with attention to how patterns of thinking and behavior affect rest and mood.
Her work draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are also used to support small, sustainable changes. Trauma-focused approaches are available when past hurts are part of the picture.
Samantha aims to help people reconnect with their priorities and build routines that support better sleep and calmer days. She also addresses relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, and career pressures that often affect rest. Sessions focus on simple tools you can try between meetings.
With nine years of clinical experience, Samantha combines practical coaching with psychotherapy skills. She encourages collaboration, pacing change to what feels doable, and checking in on what’s working. Prospective clients are invited to start with a brief matching step and schedule a time to talk.
How Samantha's approaches fit into online work
Samantha uses client-centered techniques that focus on the person’s goals and experience. That means sessions begin by listening closely to what matters to you and shaping plans around your priorities. This approach is helpful for stress, parenting strain, and sleep difficulties because it centers daily reality and what you want to change.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and rest. CBT often includes small experiments and practical tools to change routines, reduce worry, and improve sleep habits. Mindfulness practices are used alongside CBT to build awareness of tension and to support calmer moments during the day.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help figure out which methods match your needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about pace and techniques are collaborative, and adjustments are made as progress is tracked.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice sleep and stress strategies in their usual routines, then talk through what worked in the next session.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Samantha help with?
Samantha supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, and parenting strain. She also helps with trauma, grief, ADHD-related challenges, and relationship or family issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental and focuses on practical tools. Sessions center on what feels most urgent and on steps you can use between meetings.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with people facing stress, mood concerns, and sleep difficulties. That time includes helping clients build routines and coping skills.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in North Carolina.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription 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 according to the therapist's availability.