- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Self esteem issues
About Samantha
Samantha McKnight is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation (LPC-MHSP) in Tennessee and has seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. People often come to her wondering what comes next after a big change or when they feel stuck and directionless.
Samantha uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through their priorities and reactions. Sessions emphasize clear goals and practical steps rather than abstract advice. She encourages clients to set the pace and brings a steady, goal-focused presence to appointments.
Her work addresses issues tied to relationships and attachment, including abandonment, communication problems, divorce and separation, and parenting moments linked to pregnancy and childbirth. She also helps with panic attacks, social anxiety, workplace stress, and feelings of isolation or shame.
Samantha’s approach includes evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at understanding patterns and practicing new ways of responding. She talks through strengths and obstacles, then helps people try small changes between sessions. Sessions can include talking, skill-building, and planning for real-life situations.
Clients who want to explore life purpose, repair communication, or recover from traumatic experiences may find her practical focus helpful. To begin, Samantha asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session so work can start with clear concerns and goals.
Evidence-based methods and online sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress. Cognitive approaches look at unhelpful thinking patterns and teach practical strategies to shift them, which can help with anxiety, panic, and negative self-beliefs. Behavioral or skills-focused methods emphasize practicing new coping strategies and building routines to manage stress and improve mood.Trauma-informed techniques aim to stabilize symptoms first, then gradually process difficult memories or reactions at a pace the client can handle. These methods often combine grounding skills, emotion regulation, and gradual exposure to reduce the hold of past events on daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That planning happens together and can change as progress is made.
The biography does not list session formats, so confirm what Samantha offers before scheduling. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people meet from quieter surroundings, avoid camera use if preferred, or save commuting time so therapy fits into everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses clear conversation and evidence-based techniques to identify patterns, set short-term goals, and try practical changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in the mental health field.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LPC-MHSP credential and practices in Tennessee.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.