About Samuel
Samuel "Sam" Fuller is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Utah who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety. He works with adults and adolescents who are dealing with depression, low self-esteem, social anxiety, and questions about gender and identity. Sam aims to create a space where concerns can be named and practical steps can be taken.
He uses straightforward, evidence-informed techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns and build skills.
Background and approach
Sam helps clients work on communication skills so they can have healthier relationships and navigate life transitions with more confidence. He also supports people learning to reduce avoidance and face social situations they find difficult. Sam learned hands-on skills early in his career while working with parents and caregivers at Utah Behavior Services during his undergraduate studies.
In graduate training he provided substance use and mental health treatment to adults in recovery at Davis Behavioral Health. That mix of community and clinical work informs his practical approach. In sessions, Sam combines ideas from humanistic, behavioral, and psychodynamic perspectives to match what each person needs.
He often draws on techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mind-Body Bridging to set concrete goals and track progress. Outside of work he enjoys cooking, running, record shopping, watching movies, following the Denver Broncos, and time with his cat Zelda.
Approaches that translate to online care
Sam commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach works well for anxiety, social fears, and depression by breaking problems into manageable steps. He also employs Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and strengthen motivation, which can be useful when facing avoidance or making lifestyle shifts. Mind-Body Bridging is another technique he draws on to help clients recognize how physical sensations and thoughts interact and to build simple practices for grounding and regulation.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Sam works with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and comfort level, and he adjusts strategies as progress is made. The plan usually starts with small, measurable steps and regular check-ins to see what is working.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to stay connected. Video calls allow face-to-face work when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit quick updates, coping support between sessions, or people who prefer writing. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Utah
- Languages
- English
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