Samantha Murphy , LICSW

Samantha Murphy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and challenges around parenting and self-esteem. She writes in a direct, calm way and aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

Samantha creates a welcoming space where people can talk through thoughts and feelings without judgment. She listens for what matters most and helps clients set clear, realistic goals. Sessions tend to be practical and focused on what will make life easier day to day.

Her work draws on methods that encourage active problem solving and self-reflection. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to notice and change unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness practices are offered to increase focus and ease emotional upset.

Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used to help people identify strengths and take small, achievable steps forward. These approaches are brief and goal-oriented, which can suit people juggling work and family demands.

Samantha has four years of professional experience and is licensed in Minnesota as an LICSW. She offers services in English and uses a straightforward style that many people find easy to understand. Her approach is collaborative and grounded in everyday change rather than technical language.

People who are facing grief, relationship struggles, family tensions, ADHD challenges, or major life transitions may find her practical focus helpful. She aims to support each person in building coping skills and clearer next steps.

Approaches that translate to online care

Samantha uses client-centered work to prioritize what matters most to each person. This means sessions begin with careful listening and shaping goals that fit the client's life. It helps when someone needs a space to be heard and wants practical next steps.

She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thought patterns that keep problems going and to test small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related struggles, and daily stress. Mindfulness practices are offered as brief exercises for grounding and focus, useful when emotions feel overwhelming or concentration is difficult.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk through options, try techniques, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. Many people try a mix of methods early on and then focus on the strategies that produce the clearest progress.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well for lower bandwidth or when being on camera is not wanted, chat and messaging make brief check-ins or step-by-step problem solving easier during a busy day. These options provide flexibility for those balancing work, family, or school while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional.