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Online therapist

Samantha Norton

Compassionate, practical support for everyday challenges

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Samantha

Samantha Norton is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, depression, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, bipolar symptoms, LGBT-related concerns, relationship strain, anger, and major life changes. Sam aims to make the first step feel less overwhelming by listening without judgment and focusing on practical next steps.

Her sessions are straightforward and person-focused. She listens first, then works with clients to set small, achievable goals.

Background and approach

Conversations include skills practice and check-ins to track progress between meetings. Sam uses a mix of evidence-based techniques to match each person’s needs. Sam trained and practices with approaches like client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

These methods help with mood regulation, coping skills, reducing unhelpful thoughts, and building motivation for change. She adapts techniques to fit what feels useful and realistic for each person. With six years of experience as a Florida LMHC - licensed mental health counselor - Sam combines practical tools with a calm, supportive presence.

Sessions tend to focus on problem solving, improving communication, and learning strategies to manage intense emotions. She explains skills in plain language and practices them together in session. People working with Sam can expect a collaborative process.

She helps identify priorities, teaches concrete skills, and checks in on progress. The aim is steady improvement that fits daily life rather than quick fixes.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and partnership. The therapist offers a nonjudgmental space and follows the person’s lead to identify goals and priorities. This approach helps people feel heard and more able to try small changes.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together. It teaches practical tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build healthier habits, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, adds emotion regulation and coping skills for intense feelings and impulsivity. DBT practices can reduce crisis moments and help with anger or self-destructive urges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques in session, and adjust based on what helps most. This collaborative process aims to match skills and strategies to each person’s goals and daily life.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, or caregiving. They also let therapists demonstrate skills, share worksheets, and follow progress between sessions so learning continues outside scheduled meetings.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?
Samantha works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship strain, anger, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, impulsivity, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a warm, person-focused approach that starts with listening. Sessions emphasize practical skills, small goals, and real-world application rather than long lectures.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working as a licensed mental health counselor. That experience informs her mix of skill-building and talk-based work.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida with license number FL LMHC MH21505.
In which languages are sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing depends on the subscription plan selected.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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