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Samantha Adams, LPC

Therapist in Georgia

Compassionate counselor focusing on real-life change

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Samantha Adams

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLPC
  • License listedLPC, Georgia (no. LPC012221)
  • NPI number1275170979
  • Experience8 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Depression
  • Approaches includeClient-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Client-centered approach
  • Practical coping skills
  • Addictions support

About Samantha

Samantha Adams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with eight years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and depression. Samantha believes people bring strengths to therapy and that small changes can add up to better days.

She frames the work as a collaborative process. Samantha listens first to understand each person’s story and priorities. Then she helps set clear, practical goals and chooses tools to try together. Sessions are grounded in everyday language and concrete steps rather than clinical jargon.

Samantha uses a mix of approaches depending on what each person needs. That can include client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies to shift thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness practices to calm the body and mind. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used when people want to change habits or move toward specific goals.

Her style is warm and straightforward. She aims to create a space where people can talk about painful things and also practice coping skills between sessions. Samantha supports people through life changes, grief, relationship concerns, and issues around identity and self-esteem.

People who choose her often want practical help they can use day to day. She offers steady guidance while encouraging self-direction. To begin, she asks a few questions about what matters most and what a helpful next step would look like.

How Samantha’s approaches translate to online work

Samantha commonly draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience to help them feel heard and seen. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy uses simple breathing and attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samantha will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adapts techniques if something isn’t helping.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice coping skills in their daily routines and bring real-life situations into sessions for immediate feedback.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Samantha help address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating concerns, parenting strain, and related challenges.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses a warm, straightforward style that emphasizes listening and practical steps. Sessions focus on clear goals and tools people can use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including mood disorders, trauma, and substance use issues.

What credential does she hold and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in Georgia and practices there.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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