About Samantha
Samantha Goodpaster is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress and anxiety. She supports clients dealing with depression, self-esteem struggles, and issues related to LGBT identity. Samantha aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and find small, practical next steps.
She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths into sessions. Samantha focuses on building confidence, increasing motivation, and reducing guilt or shame that can get in the way of everyday life.
Background and approach
Her approach centers on listening first, then working together to set achievable goals. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Samantha uses evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms and learn coping skills they can use between meetings.
She often breaks bigger problems into manageable pieces so progress feels possible. With five years of experience as an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - in Ohio, Samantha combines practical strategies with supportive guidance. She pays attention to what matters most to each person and adjusts the pace accordingly.
People who want help with life transitions, women’s issues, or the weight of guilt and shame may find her style helpful. Samantha emphasizes collaboration - clients and therapist plan the next steps together and track what works. Her goal is to help people move toward a more satisfying, manageable day-to-day life by building skills and highlighting strengths.
Evidence-based approaches and online options
Many people find structured, evidence-based techniques helpful for anxiety and depression. Samantha draws on approaches that focus on skills practice and short-term problem solving. One common method she uses teaches coping skills and breathing or grounding exercises to reduce acute anxiety and stress; these techniques help when worry feels overwhelming and when quick calming tools are needed.Another approach she incorporates focuses on changing unhelpful thought patterns and boosting confidence. This method helps people notice negative self-talk, test those beliefs, and build more balanced views that support better mood and motivation. It is useful for low self-esteem, persistent guilt, and depression-related thinking.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Samantha will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting as progress is made. She emphasizes collaboration - clients help decide what feels most useful and practical.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations that benefit from face-to-face contact. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a personal conversation needs to fit into a busy day. Live chat and messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer meetings. These formats aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
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- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
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