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Samantha Nelums, LCSW
LGBTQ+
Family conflicts
Anger management
Self esteem, Motivation
Coping with life changes
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About me
I have over 6 years of clinical experience as an LCSW and over 14 years of experience as a social work practitioner in working with individuals that have a variety of needs. I use an eclectic approach by integrating different evidence-based intervention techniques to tailor treatment to the individual. I specialize in working with adults on family issues, relationship stressors, sexuality and coming out; and self-esteem/self-trust. I provide feedback and I am directive, therefore I try not to 'just listen and validate' I also like to be engaged in what you are saying.
Professional experience
6 yrs in practice
LGBTQ+
Family conflicts
Anger management
Self esteem, Motivation
Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Depression, 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, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, 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-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
CA LCSW 114779
NM LCSW SWB-2022-1177
Reviews
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positive & always thoughtful. sends useful tips & advice to help with whatever you need.
Written on Mar 08, 2026 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She has so far been kind and understanding. We are still getting to know one another but has been nothing but professional and helpful at this step in the process. Very timely and always responsive.
Written on Jan 10, 2026 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Kind, considerate, caring, knowledgeable. Not afraid to offer suggestions and ideas. I was skeptical of message-only at first but I see now how it works and perhaps might be more effective .
Written on Dec 31, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Sam is an incredible insightful and caring advocate. Definitely recommend her.
Written on Dec 20, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, and relationship issues
Sam has been absolutely amazing in helping me get through a very difficult situation and process my emotions accordingly.
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Samantha has been a fantastic therapist with me and a truly kind, empathetic, understanding, compassionate, and altruistic person to me. I would definitely recommend her as a therapist!
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd