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Dr. Samina Long, LPC

Compassionate, goal-focused counseling

9 years in practice · based in Texas · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Samina

Dr. Samina Long is a Licensed Professional Counselor working in Texas. She brings nine years of clinical experience helping people manage stress and anxiety.

Her approach is practical and focused on each person’s goals. She listens first to understand what matters most to each client. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to the situation.

She uses clear, evidence-informed methods to address worry, low self-esteem, grief, and trauma-related concerns. Samina also supports people dealing with family tensions, parenting strains, and intimacy-related issues.

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Background and approach

She is familiar with questions around gender dysphoria, jealousy, and non-monogamous relationships. Conversations aim to be direct, respectful, and solution oriented. Her work often combines strategies that change unhelpful thinking with exercises that build valued action.

Short-term, goal-focused steps are used alongside attention to emotions and relationships. Clients are helped to notice what matters and take manageable steps toward it. In session she keeps language plain and concrete.

Parents and individuals who want practical tools and a steady guide find this style useful. The focus is on helping people handle day-to-day stress and make lasting changes they can maintain.

How ACT, CBT, and Solution-Focused Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with practical exercises to reduce worry and build more balanced habits. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps toward clear goals and is helpful when someone wants faster, goal-directed change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will try methods that fit and adapt over time if something isn’t helping. This collaborative process keeps the focus on what the client wants to change or improve.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different days and schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face dialog; phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging can make it easier to keep therapy going between sessions or fit brief conversations into a busy day. These options make it simpler to access consistent support from a licensed professional without major travel.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and relationship concerns including intimacy and family tensions.
What kind of approach does she use in sessions?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to create practical steps and values-based goals.
How long has she practiced?
She has nine years of experience working in the mental health field.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is based in Texas and holds the LPC credential.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on therapist availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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