- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose work
- Compassion fatigue
About Samantha
Samantha Selby is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) in Tennessee with four years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, and major life changes. She also supports those facing compassion fatigue and practical problems like money concerns or workplace strain.
Samantha uses straightforward conversation to help people sort out what matters next. Sessions focus on naming stressors, trying small changes, and picking actions that fit daily life. She listens to what people say about work, relationships, and identity, then helps them test ideas that might reduce pressure and increase clarity.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. Rather than offering quick fixes, she works with clients to develop coping skills for anxiety and tools to rebuild confidence. She can help people think through communication problems and family tensions without assuming a single solution.
People often start when they feel stuck after a job change, relationship shift, health event, or a period of low motivation. Samantha talks through realistic steps for handling money worries and workplace stress alongside emotional concerns. She also supports young adults and women navigating life transitions.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to what fits a client's everyday routine. To begin, Samantha asks questions about current struggles, what a manageable next step looks like, and what support would be most useful going forward.
Therapeutic techniques and how they work online
Many clinicians use evidence-based methods that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and building practical skills. Cognitive approaches help people notice and test anxious or self-critical thoughts, then try small behavior changes to see what helps reduce stress and improve confidence. These techniques are useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and motivation issues.Behavioral skill training is another common focus and involves practicing new habits in small steps. This might include brief exposure to avoided situations, scheduling manageable activities to rebuild motivation, or communication exercises to improve interactions at work and home. Such techniques are aimed at concrete problems rather than abstract insight alone.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying options, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than assuming one method from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals frequently adapt exercises so they work in remote sessions and fit into daily life without requiring major schedule changes.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
Samantha helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, motivation, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people with money worries, workplace issues, communication problems, and family concerns.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses practical, conversational sessions focused on identifying stressors and testing small changes. The work emphasizes skills for managing anxiety and rebuilding confidence over time.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional counseling experience working with adults on a range of life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC-MHSP credential and is licensed 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 does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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