Samantha Dunn , LCSW

Samantha Dunn is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people carry less of the constant pressure of daily life. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, ADHD, grief, trauma, and women’s issues. Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She aims to make therapy feel like a calm, practical conversation rather than another to-do list.

Samantha uses plain, useful strategies so clients can notice small changes that add up. She listens first and lets people set the pace. Sessions include talking through worries, building coping skills, and identifying patterns that increase stress or leave someone feeling stuck.

She blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness exercises to address thoughts, behaviors, and the body’s reactions to stress. Motivational interviewing is part of how she helps clients find the motivation to try new habits. For trauma-related concerns she integrates trauma-focused approaches to address past harm and its current effects.

Over nine years of practice as an LCSW in North Carolina have given her experience supporting people through life transitions, postpartum challenges, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and relationship strain. She also works with issues like sleep disruption, anger, impulsivity, and social anxiety.

Sessions are offered in English and are available through online formats such as video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging. Samantha approaches each person as an individual and helps build a plan that fits daily life and responsibilities.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person says matters most. It helps people feel heard and guides the conversation toward what they want to change or understand. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus; it can be helpful for anxiety, sleep disruption, and managing strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samantha collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, values, and daily life. She often combines approaches and adjusts plans as progress is made so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper connection is helpful. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, coaching-style support, or when someone prefers written reflection. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around parenting, work, and caregiving responsibilities.