Samantha Dunn, LCSW - Therapist in North Carolina

About Samantha

Samantha Dunn is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in North Carolina who focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, and related concerns. She approaches therapy in a warm, nonjudgmental way and aims to help people notice what is happening beneath the surface. Samantha uses practical tools alongside conversation so people can feel steadier in day-to-day life.

Her style is grounded and straightforward. Sessions include listening, reflection, and simple skills to try between meetings.

Background and approach

Samantha draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to address unhelpful thoughts and build steady habits. She also uses client-centered methods and elements of motivational interviewing to support people’s own goals and strengths. For those affected by trauma, trauma-focused methods are available to carefully address painful memories and reactions.

Samantha tailors methods to what each person needs and prefers. With nine years of clinical experience, Samantha brings practical problem-solving and empathy to conversations about parenting stress, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, anger, and relationship concerns. She understands the mental load that comes with many life roles and helps people make small, manageable changes that add up.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered remotely in several formats. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits the client’s routine. The goal is to help people feel less overwhelmed and more capable of handling daily demands.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Samantha often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy in her online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and stress management.

She also draws on client-centered principles, which mean the conversation centers on each person’s goals and strengths. The therapist and client collaborate to decide which methods fit best, and adjustments are made as needs and preferences become clearer over time.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, to use brief check-ins when needed, and to practice skills in real time between meetings. Many people find remote formats help them maintain continuity of care while juggling parenting and work obligations.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Samantha commonly address?

Samantha works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, career issues, depression, and coaching needs.

What is her approach in sessions?

She uses a warm, client-centered style that combines conversation with practical skills. Techniques include cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based strategies along with motivational interviewing as needed.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience working with people on a range of concerns related to parenting, mood, stress, and trauma.

What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

Samantha holds the credential LCSW, listed as NC LCSW C011914, and she practices in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with Samantha?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 9 years
Licensed: North Carolina
Languages: English

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