Therapist profile
Samantha Whelan, LPC
Oklahoma
LPC in Oklahoma - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Oklahoma / LPC07275; LPC, Alabama / LPC02051; LCMHC, New Hampshire / 3037; LPC, Arizona / 22349
- NPI1235147802
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationOklahoma
About
- CBT based tools
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Samantha
Samantha Whelan is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Alabama and Arizona and practices from Oklahoma with 14 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, self-esteem struggles, grief, anger, parenting strain, and mood concerns. Her approach is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping people manage frustrating reactions and improve how they relate to others.
She combines client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral tools to focus on concrete changes. That means sessions often look at thoughts, behavior patterns, and small steps that make daily life easier. She also draws on mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing to help people notice moments of escalation and find realistic next steps.
Samantha spent much of her early career supporting people with addiction and complex mental health challenges. That work involved addressing practical effects of addiction - legal, social, financial, and family issues - as well as the emotional impact. Those years shaped how she uses clear feedback and skills practice in sessions.
She took a career pause to raise her children and kept updating her knowledge through continuing education. That time gave her more first-hand perspective on everyday family tensions and the ordinary pressures that feed into anger and resentment.
In sessions she aims to identify where someone sits on the continuum of change and then set realistic steps forward. People can expect direct, practical guidance, skill-building, and collaborative problem solving rather than vague platitudes. To begin, clients fill out a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps with feeling heard and clarifying what to work on next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors feed anger and teaches concrete techniques to shift those patterns. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention skills so moments of escalation are noticed sooner and managed differently.Choosing the best approach is collaborative. She will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust what is used based on what helps most. That way the work is matched to the person rather than forcing a single model.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow a brief phone check-in when video is difficult. The emphasis is on practical access and making therapy fit everyday life rather than on a specific delivery method.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Alabama, New Hampshire, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with people who snap at loved ones, hold growing resentment, get frustrated at work, or face someone else’s anger at home.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing focused on practical behavior change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience, including substantial work with addiction and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with licensure in Alabama and Arizona and practices from Oklahoma.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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