Samantha Dunn , LCSW

Samantha Dunn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who brings nine years of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. She focuses on the pressures of daily life that can leave people feeling depleted - from the relentless mental load of parenting to the confusion that can accompany an anxiety or ADHD diagnosis. Her practice centers on helping clients make space for their own needs while managing practical responsibilities and relationships.

Samantha offers a calm, validating presence and a nonjudgmental style that aims to uncover the patterns and emotions beneath surface behaviors. She combines practical strategies with gentle exploration of underlying issues, teaching tools that align with each person’s life and thinking style. Areas of emphasis include stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, relationship and family dynamics, trauma and grief, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, and depression.

Clients benefit from an approach that sees the whole person - not just their role as a caregiver or partner - and seeks to restore a sense of groundedness and coherence. As an LCSW, Samantha holds the clinical social work credential that qualifies her to provide psychotherapy in North Carolina. Her aim is to help people move from merely getting through the day to feeling more like themselves again.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Samantha Dunn integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy into her online practice to meet a range of needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping people explore their values and priorities while feeling genuinely heard - this is often helpful for those struggling with identity, parenting roles, or relationship strain. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to present-moment experience and teaches simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can support sleep, impulsivity, and overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Samantha works collaboratively with each person to identify which combination of methods fits their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, adjusting strategies as needs evolve. Therapists and licensed professionals often blend techniques to create an individualized plan rather than using a single fixed method.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access consistent support around work, childcare, and other commitments. This range of options can help people engage in therapy in ways that fit their schedules and communication styles while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.