I am licensed in Arizona, Ohio, Oregon, Nevada and Virginia and with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress management, and trauma. I have a passion for helping individuals navigate their emotions and life experiences to achieve their personal goals. My approach is personalized and evidence-based, and I utilize techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy to help clients make positive changes in their lives. I believe in a collaborative and non-judgmental approach to therapy and am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for all clients. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and support you on your journey. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Great Therapist!
Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Samantha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
This has been a great experience so far. My therapist Sam is amazing.
Written on Jun 09, 2025 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Samantha has been a great help with my stress and helped me work on my parenting style.
Written on Apr 27, 2025 after therapy with Samantha for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Sam understands my crazy life and is very supportive and gives me ways to handle my ADD and to not get overwhelmed. I appreciate all the help she’s giving me so far and she’s lovely.
Written on Apr 21, 2025 after therapy with Samantha for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
She has been wonderful to work with and has taken care and time to help me with my anxiety and relationship issues
Written on Mar 26, 2025 after therapy with Samantha for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Samantha Blackwell makes me feel like we’ve know each other for years off the bat. Listens, concerning, and asks great questions during interviews. Thank you
Written on Feb 28, 2025 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
After just one session I have a positive outlook on therapy. I am someone who needs to talk through issues to process them and knowing I can not only handle my current issues but problems I’ve had for years as well is amazing. I like Samantha, her style of therapy works for me and I’m excited to have more time to talk things through.
Written on Jan 30, 2025 after therapy with Samantha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I've only had one session with Samantha but I have a great feeling about her. I look forward to working with her in the future
Written on Jan 01, 2025 after therapy with Samantha for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
I have only met with Sam twice, but the comfort and warmth I feel from her has been a healing balm, in addition to our chats.
Written on Nov 04, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Such a wonderful first session. I connected with Sam very well. She is very kind, patient and understanding. Her demeanor is warm and calm. I’m one who usually is hard to open up to people but with Sam it feels like I have known her forever. I look forward to our sessions.
Written on Aug 28, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s been a great addition to my lifestyle. She challenges me with new ideas and assists me with growing mentally.
Written on Jul 18, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Sam is a delight, supportive and caring. I would recommend Sam to anyone who needs a good listener and empathic provider.
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
Respectful and intelligent
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Instantly clicked. We share deep respect for one another and she knows how to help me with processing, making & meeting goals, and taking time for myself.
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
She is extremely knowledgeable in her field. She has helped me work on unresolved issues that I’ve had for years and without her I never would’ve thought about them from a different point of view. She is always genuinely caring and supportive without judgment. She keeps in touch with me and I never have trouble talking to her when I need to.
Written on Apr 14, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Sam is a kind, respectful, caring therapist who listens to my concerns. She responds with empathy and challenges me to grow my capacity to be a better communicator.
Written on Mar 23, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
It's only my first session but she made me feel so seen and heard. Very respectful and honest and I really appreciate that
Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
She is amazing
Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Incredibly kind and non judgmental, Sam makes it a point to make you feel heard but challenged to grow. She’s wonderful at painting a picture of what life could look like if you work on your challenge areas and focus on your own growth. Also she’s hilarious and I feel as comfy opening up to her as I do my besties ❤️
Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Im only two sessions in with Sam and already she has helped me feel so validated and supported. She's making me feel like I'm actually making progress and it's been so helpful already.
Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I absolutely love Sam! She listens, understands and is empathetic. Her support is very caring and constructive and she’s helped me immensely with my therapy journey!
Written on Nov 14, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
I’ve seen over 10 different therapists throughout my life and I have never had one as validating, caring, genuine, and all around amazing as Samantha. After my initial appointment I was only able to cover a very small fraction of everything I’ve been through and struggle with and even with what little information she had Samantha was able to know what to say and do to make me feel like I was worth something to someone and that I wasn’t alone. She’s the first therapist to not belittle or “play devils advocate” against my childhood trauma and traumas since. She helped me realize that what I’ve been through is not normal for someone who’s only 23 years old and it gave me a sense of strength to hear that someone my age shouldn’t have experienced everything I have yet I’m still here. Samantha will forever and always be the best therapist I have ever had and my favorite by far.
Written on Nov 07, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
An extremely nice and understanding woman. I have never once felt judged even when explaining my lowest points
Written on Oct 09, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very helpful and came up with with creative ways to help me better myself
Written on Sep 20, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sam is a great listener.
Helped me think through a lot of hard to deal with issues. Gave me realistic homework I could put into practice that was relevant to my situations. Sam helped me with a lot of realizations.
Recommend her 100%!
Written on Jun 16, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She has been the most helpful and available when I need it.
Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
She is attentive and helps you work things out.
Written on Jun 05, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is a great therapist . I feel heard and I feel she cares
Written on May 24, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sam is awesome! Has so much knowledge and expertise and is super easy to talk to
Written on May 17, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and adhd
I have had a wonderful experience with Samantha. She listens to my feelings and gives great advice and tools to use to help me cope with my anxiety. She is very genuine and easy to talk to. I always feel so much better about things after each session. I would highly recommend her.
Written on May 17, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
In just a few months i was able to accomplish a lot with Samantha compare to what i try to do on my own regarding my anger, depression and able to reconnect with family i lost connection with. I truly recommend.
Written on May 10, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, adhd, and parenting issues
Such a wonderful person who genuinely listens and hears me out
Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
I am so grateful that I have found Sam. I’m dealing with the aftermaths of trauma/infidelity, and at a point in my life where everything seemed so hopeless. Working with Sam has helped me start to regain a sense of control and challenge faulty thinking/unhealthy patterns. Furthermore, she is one of the most kindest, empathetic therapists I’ve had and really seems to understand the problem and what can be done to help her clients. I have also recommended her to my friend because I feel that trust in her abilities.
Written on Apr 21, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Samantha was very helpful when I was having a hard time. She has also been great in ongoing discussions and really listens. I feel very connected to her and really value her input. She asks insightful questions, and really makes me think about things.
Written on Apr 04, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Samantha is amazing! She is the first therapist I have met with that really listens to my concerns while also showing she is committed to helping me address them. She is overwhelmingly personable and very supportive.
Written on Apr 03, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Samantha is really great, and although the time she has been my therapist hasn't been for very long I do feel as though we are making progress together. She listens and helps me reflect upon myself in a much healthier manner than what I would do alone instead.
Written on Apr 03, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Samantha helped me get through some difficult times. She is a great listener, supportive, and helpful. With these therapy sessions with Samantha, I was able to deal with a lot of issues in the last months knowing I can talk to her and feel heard and get guidance. Thank you.
Written on Mar 30, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Samantha is great! She is a fantastic listener, and has given me helpful tools in having a fulfilling life. It's still a work-in-progress, but each day seems to be getting better.
Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month
Sam should be in the dictionary next to the phrase “safe space”. Her approach to therapy has not only made me feel seen and understood, but empowered to better myself. She practices what she recommends and has a real talent for stepping out therapy so it’s far less daunting to undertake. She’s one of the only therapists I have had such a great rapport with that I have felt comfortable enough to joke while discussing my trauma. We also have a BIG difference in time zones and she is more than willing to accommodate as needed. She will work with you to work on you!
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Samantha is kind and compassionate.
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I cannot say enough good things about Samantha! After a recent loss I was in dire need of someone to speak to - someone empathetic, kind, understanding, and personable. Samantha embodied all of that right off the bat. From our first meeting, I felt connected to her and that it was easy to be myself. She has a special way of making you feel validated and heard, all while keeping things light-hearted and positive. I appreciate the helpful tools she has been giving me along the way and know that continuity to work with her will help me become a stronger and more balanced person.
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
My session went great, I ended the call feeling heard and understood.
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 6 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
I feel she genuinely listens to me, takes me serious, and helps me work through things. She also challenges me to understand and think about different aspects. I 100% recommend her!
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Sam has been a great help. She is like talking to a friend and confidant, not some anonymous clinician. She is a great listener and has given me things to think about that have helped me gain some insight. I feel fortunate and blessed to have found Sam.
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I've been seeing Sam for about a month now and every session is so helpful, she is always sharing tips and holding me accountable and always shows up for me! My first experience with therapy was a nightmare and Sam has shown me a better side to it.
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I’ve had the opportunity to see Samantha 4-5 times now and I am so grateful. She is kind, empathetic, and never judgmental. She does a great job of providing resources, communicating action items to work on, and tailoring our discussions in a way that I find most helpful. She is extremely easy to talk to and has been flexible with me in regards to schedule changes. I look forward to continue working with her.
Thank you
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I was hesitant of therapy for years because I’ve heard so many negative stories on it. But after struggling for years with my mental health, I finally caved and took the leap. I got paired with Samantha and I could have asked for a better therapist. She has a great balance of personal and professional relationship where I feel like I can be comfortable enough to open up about everything, yet be constructive about it. She’s helped me a lot when it comes with processing my emotions and keeping myself in check!
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Samantha is wonderful to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I have been using her services for about two months and I have seen dramatic improvement. Her suggestions are "spot on" and have been very helpful.
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
I'm so happy they matched me with Sam. So down to earth so I don't feel like I'm being judged or like I'm talkin to an 'Authority' figure. She's helped me be more Forgiving of myself and is always available in some way when I need her. I look forward to seeing her every week
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Samantha was prompt to answer all my messages and so far has been great to work with.
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sam is amazing. She's so good at focusing in on your core issues and gives helpful steps to move you forward. She's made a significant impact on my mental health and I feel confident again. Highly recommended!
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Caring and professional.
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
Excellent person to talk to
Written on Feb 18, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She helped restore my positive associations with therapy rather quickly just from how she held herself as my new therapist. One of my main needs for my therapist is that I wanted someone who would show up for me. Mama S does exactly that and it only fuels my motivations to continue with inner work
Written on Feb 10, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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