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Lorin Samuels, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Lorin is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Lorin. View 58 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

Lorin was a kind and respectful therapist who really took the time to get to know me and what I wanted from my experience with her. In a small amount of time started to see real change. Great experience!

Reviewed August 2024

Love her as a therapist!!

Reviewed August 2024

More about Lorin

  • 29 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

Hello!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with over 15 years of experience working as a therapist and over 25 years of experience working with children and families recovering from trauma, grief and loss. I have worked with clients suffering with a wide range of diagnoses including mood disorder, depression, bi-polar, anxiety, panic, trauma, PTSD, dissociative disorders, psychosis, adjustment disorders and gender dysphoria.

My therapy style is collaborative and client-centered. I believe that the best therapeutic work is accomplished when clients are provided opportunity to feel safe, respected and able to have a strong connection with their provider. I strive to create a working relationship within which clients feel safe and at ease. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, trauma-focused, emotional-regulation training and the practice of Mindfulness. In the last year, I have had the privilege of adding a First Responder-specific trauma certification to address the complexities of primary, secondary and compound trauma in First Responder fields. I am honored to work with First Responders and Veterans and hopeful that my diligence to stay abreast of the latest research and treatment in trauma will benefit these groups as well as all trauma-impacted lives. Additionally, I have been able to increase my trauma-focused enrichment with the pursuit of certifications in Body-Work treatments for trauma and stress-impacted presentations. I will work with your unique strengths and needs to create a treatment plan specific to you.

It is a brave step to seek help for symptoms that are often misunderstood and dismissed in a busy and distracted world. I am ready to meet you right where you are and help you create a great plan of healing and hope.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Compassion fatigue Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD Adoption and foster care Blended family issues Body image Co-morbidity Communication problems Dissociation Divorce and separation Family problems First responder issues Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Life purpose Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Post-traumatic stress Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Somatization Trichotillomania Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Lorin Samuels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104061928.

  • LPC · Texas · 72511 · Expires March 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Lorin Samuels

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

58 reviews

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Lorin was a kind and respectful therapist who really took the time to get to know me and what I wanted from my experience with her. In a small amount of time started to see real change. Great experience!

Reviewed August 2024

Love her as a therapist!!

Reviewed August 2024

Lorin Samuels has been an amazing therapist for me. She is understanding of my main concerns and is incredibly helpful. I enjoy my sessions with her and trust her very much

Reviewed August 2024

Lorin is great! I have an unusual and frustrating situation that inspired me to get therapy for my PTSD and she is always understanding and doesn’t make me feel nuts. She also always gives me feedback plus a grounding exercise at the end which I can use and think about until I talk to her again. I can tell she’s very experienced in dealing with PTSD-inducing situations.

Reviewed June 2024

She’s fantastic! She heard everything I have to say about everything going on in my life and really helped me find myself again

Reviewed May 2024

The worst thing about Lori is that she tells me things I don't want to hear. I mean, it's stuff I *need* to hear; it is truthful, and I *need* to act on the information... But she doesn't shove it down my throat, and never says "I told you so" when I figure it out for myself. Honestly, she's kind of like a cheerleader for my mental health. She has cheers to lift me up when I'm not doing so well, and cheers to help me recognize breakthroughs. All without pom-poms or yelling. Lori is an authentic mental health professional who has nothing more than a desire to help in her heart. I have already recommended her to others. If you are looking for someone grounded, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and supportive -- I cannot recommend her enough.

Reviewed May 2024

She is a wonderful listener, very caring a d insightful.

Reviewed May 2024

She’s incredibly helpful working through a myriad of problems. An avid listener, but also full of good, comprehensive advice and tools to help navigate my challenges. I would recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed May 2024

Thank you! She was an amazing therapist!

Reviewed April 2024

Lorin is such an amzing therapist ! I was very anxious about doing therapy and she makes me feel super comfortable and feel very safe . She has helped so much and I’m very grateful to have found her !

Reviewed April 2024

Lorin is such a treat to have as a therapist. She is respectful and insightful. I feel she does a wonderful job of creating a safe space for her clients to share and feel heard, as well as understood. I'd recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed February 2024

Within minutes in my first session, Lorin identified long standing issues and patterns and immediately set to resolve them. Phenomenal experience.

Reviewed February 2024

Lorin Has helped me gain insight into how strong I am. She is one of only two therapists that I have been able to connect with in my entire life. I am so blessed to have been able get this much help from her.

Reviewed February 2024

Excellent therapist, would highly recommend!!

Reviewed January 2024

Lori is amazing and a true life saver. She can and will help you get healthier. She is extremely kind and very patient. Such a blessing. If you are lucky enough to get on with her schedule, you will not regret it.

Reviewed September 2023

Lorin Samuels is wonderful! She really cares about what I have to say!

Reviewed August 2023

I am glad to have been able to work with Lori St Ama as my therapist. She is very open-minded and patient with me and my needs. She has gone above and beyond for me and helped connect me with materials to help my mental health. Anyone is lucky to work with her.

Reviewed February 2022

I have been going to therapy for more than 20 years. Lorin is by far the best therapist I have ever seen. She has changed my life. I have seen my life improve and my health get better since I have been working with her. I feel very lucky that I have found her.

Reviewed November 2023

Really appreciate her professionalism and ability to get to the heart of a matter quickly. She’s also easy to speak with and listens to my concerns.

Reviewed November 2023

Very down to earth and caring. Connects with you on a personal level and is very easy to talk to. I love my sessions with her and it feels like talking to a friend.

Reviewed November 2023

Convenient, cost effective, with excellent therapists.

Reviewed August 2023

Lorin is great! Feel like she is always understanding me and truly wants to help and support me!

Reviewed August 2023

I look forward to talking with Lorin because she is a good listener. She is able to pick-up on words and issues and quickly provide concrete solutions to your problems. Thoughtful and empathetic.

Reviewed May 2023

I have only the best things to say about Lori. I look forward to the progress that we are making.

Reviewed April 2023

Have enjoyed my sessions thus far!!

Reviewed March 2023

Lori is so helpful, professional, knowledgeable, and accommodating. She was able to provide me guidance on the topics I needed more direction with and equipped me with tools to help re-gear my mindset. It empowered me to embark onto the next chapter in life I was stepping into and I am so grateful for that. I feel like she is available by any mode of communication, which is great due to my busy work schedule. I highly recommend Lori to provide her expertise for anyone else needing guidance!

Reviewed November 2022

I love you as a therapist. Thank you for being here for me

Reviewed November 2022

Lori was very attentive and listening to what my primary concerns were. She met me where I was and was able to show empathy and gave me true advice that would help me in the situation I am currently in. She acknowledged the amount of stress I was under and made me feel hard

Reviewed November 2022

I've been working with Lori for a few months now and have really appreciated my experience. Lori has been able to help provide me with tools to improve my relationships and has helped me recognize issues which I did not know I might be facing.

Reviewed July 2022

Lori Has been my therapist for almost 2 years now. When I first met Lori, I was not in a good mental space at all and did not know how I would be able to move forward with my life, in so many aspects. I was struggling in coping with a terrible traumatic experience that not only affected me in the present but also brought back some horrible childhood memories and brought the trust issues I thought I was able to conquer in the past, back to life. I initially met with Lori once a week but she was available for me anytime I needed her. She checked on me and gave me exercises and homework to help me through the toughest times. She listened intently and took important notes and studied me and my situation. She always comes prepared with research and information on how to help me more. I sincerely appreciate this. She does more than just lets me talk, she is a problem solver. I truly appreciate someone who can help me achieve my goals and progress forward in my mental well-being. She not only offers me encouragement but she offers sound, research backed advice. I am not quite sure where I would be at this moment in my life if I had not met Lori. I am so thankful to have her consistency, care, kindness, concern and more. I appreciate so much all the tools she has given me to progress forward in life. She has truly made a difference and positive impact in my life.

Reviewed June 2022

I have been working with Dr. Lori before she moved to this online platform and she worked with me so well that I followed her here. She creates a safe space and teaches in a way that helped me greatly. Would recommend to anyone who is thinking about starting therapy.

Reviewed May 2022

Lori has been a great help to me, I’m so thankful to have found a therapist that understands me.

Reviewed April 2022

Lori St Ama knows what she is talking about; if she can't speak in depth immediately, she researches whatever you need, and she makes you feel very comfortable, even when things are really going wrong in your life. She has been exceptionally helpful in unpacking baggage in my life that I hadn't realized I was still carrying, and helping me retire it. And this is after successfully addressing my primary concerns.

Reviewed February 2022

I absolutely love her! Fantastic to work with and has helped me have several breakthroughs!

Reviewed February 2022

I am grateful for your compassion and insight, as well as professional expertise.

Reviewed January 2022

Lori is the best. Our visits always end with a positive vibe, and I look forward to our next visit each time.

Reviewed January 2022

Lori is an extremely professional therapist. After many sessions, Lori has helped me to build multiple different frameworks to accomplish what I want to in order to grow as a person. In times of deep decisions for myself, Lori has acknowledged personal advice rather than therapy related recommendations. To me, this shows an extreme level of professionalism. I love working with Lori and would recommend her to all of my friends.

Reviewed December 2021

I’ve enjoyed my time in therapy with Lori St Ama, she’s helped me tackle tough issues and make breakthroughs without feeling like she’s just telling me what I want to hear. She listens, and offers advice and suggestions but also letting you talk thru it. I’ve never been so pleased with counseling, and have really felt the positive benefits I’ve been getting from counseling

Reviewed November 2021

Lori pays attention to the issues I bring to her, asking questions and/or providing feedback as appropriate. She has a high attention to detail, and is very supportive. Prior to Lori, I have never, successfully gotten anything out of counseling/therapy. But Lori's approach has been very helpful. I cannot recommend her enough.

Reviewed November 2021

She’s amazing!! I would recommend her to anyone

Reviewed November 2021

Lori is wonderfully insightful and supportive, and has connected the dots over our many sessions to have a deep understanding of my unique challenges and experiences.

Reviewed November 2021

Lori St Ama is an outstanding therapist. She is compassionate and passionate. She challenges me in a way marked by kindness and gentleness.

Reviewed September 2021

Dr.Lori is amazing! She’s genuine, intelligent and calming in nature. I am very happy and thankful to have her expertise and experience to listen to my trials and tribulations, and helping me help myself navigate through as best as possible. She makes me feel as though I’m sitting down to talk to a trusted friend - what more can you ask for ?

Reviewed September 2021

Lori has exceeded all of my expectations, her seasoned expertise shines through each session. Being very engaging and attentive our meetings don't feel too clinical but more organic and tailored. The use of the online journal and messaging has allowed for real time updates and offers a platform for me to share pertinent information and keep Lori informed of my thoughts and progress. I have every faith in her abilities as we venture forward.

Reviewed August 2021

Lori is amazing! From the first session she gave me practical tools to use to reduce my anxiety and frustration. She focused on what I needed most to make the biggest impact to improve my life. She guides with thoughtful questions and listens with empathy. I wish everyone could have sessions with Lori!

Reviewed August 2021

I can’t thank Lori enough. She’s given me tools to expand and ground myself in many ways. She’s compassionate towards me and very encouraging in my journey and endeavors.

Reviewed June 2021

I am grateful for the advice and support of my counselor.

Reviewed June 2021

Lori has been one of the most caring, and insightful persons I have ever met. Offering more than just wisdom, but allowing to face the things I buried years ago. I am very very thankful for her. For the longest time I feared Therapy as a whole, but Lori has made it the best experience I could ever hope for, and it is exactly what I need.

Reviewed May 2021

Lori has been amazing for me. She really makes me feel like I'm a priority during sessions and like we are working together towards improvement, rather than feeling like I'm being given homework or like she's trying to give me a blanket solution and get rid of me. Explaining my LGBTQ+ and poly stuff was quick and easy and she made me feel instantly accepted. She gives me solutions or tricks that are personalized to me and listens when I tell her what I want to focus on in my sessions. It all feels very positive and productive.

Reviewed May 2021

I like Lori, she is easy to communicate with.

Reviewed April 2021

I've gotten more out of 1 video session with Lori than I ever have with 4 other traditional counselors in the past. Lori treats me like an individual, not a case number. For the first time ever I'm able to talk about my problems and collaborate- working *together* toward understanding my feelings and thought patterns. As opposed to focusing on things I don't want to focus on. I love being able to write her any time. Most of the time it's really just having someone I can text or "talk" to in the moment that's giving me clarity and helps me put my thoughts into concrete words.

Reviewed April 2021

My first session with Lori went wonderful, she made sure we touched on all of the concerns I had mentioned in messages before the session and did a great job of making me feel heard and supported.

Reviewed April 2021

Lori has been so kind and compassionate as she helps me understand and cope with my trauma.

Reviewed March 2021

Lori has been a great help. I really appreciate her being so open minded especially with Polyamory and LGBTQ+ topics. I feel like I can open up to her naturally. I also really appreciate her seeing the good parts of myself. Her positive affirmations really make my day at the end of the session no matter what the struggles I'm facing are. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed March 2021

Great listener actually helps me figure out why I feel the way I’m feeling instead of brushing me off just very easy to talk to !

Reviewed March 2021

Lori is very caring person I just one session I felt so much better.

Reviewed March 2021

Genuinely, the best therapist ever.

Reviewed March 2021

From the very start Lori has been so respectful, kind and patient. She is so easy to talk to and nurturing. In the short time we've been working together I've felt like I really have an ally. She's helped me in the simplest and most profound ways. I feel like I'm not holding my breath anymore.

Reviewed March 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Lorin Samuels offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Lorin Samuels works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Lorin Samuels speak?

Lorin Samuels speaks English.

How many years of experience does Lorin Samuels have?

Lorin Samuels has 29 years of experience.

Where is Lorin Samuels licensed to practice?

Lorin Samuels is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Lorin Samuels accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Lorin Samuels does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Lorin Samuels offer?

Lorin Samuels offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Lorin Samuels?

Lorin Samuels can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Lorin Samuels?

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