Therapist profile
Samantha Dunn, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW helping adults with anger and stress
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, North Carolina / C011914
- NPI1518314202
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Samantha
Samantha Dunn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults managing stress, anxiety, anger, parenting pressures, ADHD, and life transitions. Samantha focuses on practical, down-to-earth strategies rather than labels.
She understands the daily pressure of juggling chores, work, and relationships while feeling depleted. Sessions look at what happens in real life - the triggers, the patterns, and the moments that leave someone snapping or withdrawing. The aim is to develop clearer ways to respond when frustration builds.
Samantha uses straightforward skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to change unhelpful thoughts and interrupt reactive behavior. She also draws on Client-Centered methods to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. Motivational Interviewing techniques are used when someone wants help clarifying goals and staying on track.
When trauma or difficult past events are relevant, Samantha integrates Trauma-Focused approaches to help reduce their ongoing impact. Treatment often combines brief practical tools with work on deeper issues that fuel anger, guilt, or shame.
Sessions are conversational and task-oriented. Clients can expect clear takeaways each week - simple plans to try between meetings, ideas for managing high-stress moments, and check-ins about what changes are working. The focus is on steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the person’s concerns so they feel heard and can decide next steps. It helps people sort out their priorities and clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It gives concrete skills to interrupt reactive patterns like snapping, rumination, or avoidance and replaces them with more effective responses. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of stress signals. These skills are useful for anger, anxiety, sleep issues, and moment-to-moment coping. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That may mean trying different techniques over time and checking what helps most. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Many people find online therapy helps fit treatment into a busy schedule, makes check-ins easier during work breaks, and removes travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will best integrate with routines and responsibilities.Areas of focus
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, parenting pressures, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, sleep problems, and related concerns.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to identify triggers and change reactions, plus client-centered conversation to reflect what matters to the individual.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience as a practicing clinician supporting adults with emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NC LCSW, practicing in North Carolina.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.