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Online therapist

Samantha Ju Young Nam

Faith-informed therapist focusing on relationships

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
16 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English, Korean
Format
Online sessions

About Samantha

Samantha Ju Young Nam is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 16 years of experience. She aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, and the aftereffects of trauma. Samantha draws on both faith and practical tools to support people who want clearer communication and more balance in their lives.

She uses Christian counseling alongside cognitive behavioral techniques, narrative therapy, and mindfulness practices. Sessions blend talking through difficult moments with specific skills for handling strong emotions and improving everyday interactions.

Background and approach

Samantha often highlights how thoughts, behavior, and spiritual beliefs connect in daily life. People meet her when they are navigating divorce, repairing trust, dealing with attachment worries, or coping with guilt and shame. She also supports those facing anger, isolation, or questions about life purpose and self-love.

The work tends to focus on small, practical steps that change how people respond to stress and relate to others. Samantha works in Georgia and speaks English and Korean. Her approach is relational and faith-informed when clients want that element included.

She invites prospective clients to consider what matters most to them and to begin with a short match questionnaire. To start, visitors complete the Start Therapy button flow, answer a brief matching form, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location and therapist availability.

Approaches that inform online care

Christian counseling integrates a client's faith or spiritual beliefs into conversations about stress, relationships, and meaning. It can help people align personal values and religious beliefs with daily choices and relationships.

Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. These techniques teach practical skills to notice unhelpful thought patterns and try different responses, which can reduce anxiety and improve communication.

Narrative therapy helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. It supports separating a person from their problems so they can experiment with new ways of relating and behaving.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then tailor sessions accordingly.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and fit therapy into busy routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that remote sessions help them maintain consistency and apply new skills between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Samantha focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family issues, trauma and abuse, and anger. She also works with attachment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and related emotional concerns.
What is the general therapy style here?
The style blends Christian counseling with cognitive behavioral techniques, narrative therapy, and mindfulness. Sessions mix conversation with practical skills to manage emotions and improve communication.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship and personal concerns. That background informs her use of faith-informed and evidence-based techniques.
What credentials and region are listed?
The clinician holds a Georgia LMFT credential and practices in Georgia. The credential is listed as LMFT in the profile facts.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Korean. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
16 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English, Korean

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