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Samantha Johnson

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Samantha Johnson, LCSW

Texas

LCSW - Anger and emotion regulation

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCSW
  • LicenseLCSW, Texas / 68235
  • NPI1770239733
  • Experience6 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationTexas

About

  • ACT and CBT methods
  • Attachment focus
  • Mindfulness practice

About Samantha

Samantha Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep and eating problems, attention differences, and life changes. Sessions focus on practical skills people can use day to day to ease strong emotions and improve interactions with others.

Samantha emphasizes clear, doable steps rather than lengthy explanations. She helps people notice patterns that lead to snapping or bottling up feelings, and then practices alternatives that reduce escalation. That includes communication skills, grounding and mindfulness practices, and behavior-focused tools to change unhelpful cycles.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, attachment-based work, and client-centered principles. In plain terms she uses acceptance strategies to reduce struggle with painful feelings, thought work to shift unhelpful beliefs, and relational focus to repair connection problems.

People who come for anger concerns often also talk about shame, guilt, impulsivity, loneliness, or attachment wounds. Samantha helps untangle those linked issues and build small, repeatable routines that support better mood and clearer responses. She also addresses practical problems like panic attacks, sleep disruption, and low self-esteem.

Therapy follows a collaborative rhythm. Samantha listens for patterns, suggests experiments to try between sessions, and checks what is working. Sessions are offered in English in Texas and are aimed at individual adults who want steadier reactions and clearer relationships.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that reflect their values. It often helps with anger that comes from fighting unwanted emotions or from feeling trapped by difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It provides concrete strategies to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel reactivity and mood problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and closeness; it can be useful when anger connects to fear of abandonment or relationship ruptures.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can start with a focus on immediate coping skills and then move toward longer-term behavior and relationship work as appropriate.

The therapist's profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and let people use mindfulness or grounding practices between meetings. Therapists can adapt exercises so they work in a virtual setting and help clients practice skills in real life between sessions.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What anger-related concerns does she address?

She supports people dealing with snapping, built-up resentment, impulsivity, and the wider emotional patterns connected to anger like shame and relationship strain.

How would she approach my temper in therapy?

Her style is practical and collaborative. She uses exercises, communication practice, and short between-session experiments to change reactive patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, attachment issues, and related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and provides services from that state.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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