Samantha Goodpaster , LPCC

Samantha Goodpaster is a licensed clinician in Ohio who brings five years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She holds an LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and uses that training to offer practical, evidence-informed care tailored to each person's needs.

Samantha works with clients facing LGBTQ related concerns, struggles with motivation, low self-esteem and confidence, and the difficult emotions of guilt and shame. She centers the client as the expert of their own story, helping them identify strengths they already possess and build new skills to move toward a more fulfilling life. Samantha sees the decision to seek therapy as a courageous first step and aims to provide steady support and empowerment throughout the change process.

Her approach blends attentive listening with collaborative goal-setting so clients feel heard while making meaningful progress. Samantha offers a respectful, nonjudgmental space for women and people across identities to explore challenges and develop coping strategies that fit their values and daily lives.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Samantha draws on evidence-based techniques that help people manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in everyday life. Cognitive-focused strategies help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns that contribute to anxiety and depression, making it easier to respond to stress with clearer perspective. Behavioral techniques emphasize practical actions and routines - such as activity scheduling and exposure steps - that build coping skills and reduce avoidance over time. A strengths-based approach complements these methods by centering the client's existing resources and values, supporting empowerment and identity work for clients navigating LGBTQ concerns, women's issues, or self-esteem challenges.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the therapeutic process. Samantha works collaboratively with each person to tailor interventions to their goals, preferences, and pace, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. Clients are invited to offer feedback so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy lives. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can connect with licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, schedule sessions around work and family commitments, and use different communication styles to suit their needs. This accessibility supports consistent engagement and makes it easier to maintain momentum between sessions.