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Samantha Thornton, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Samantha 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 Samantha. View 19 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

Samantha helped me grow light years with weekly sessions for a year. I felt certain that it would take a good 4 years before I would be able to heal after nearly 20 years of trauma. Even now, while I am entering a new phase in life, Samantha knows where I started, sees my growth, and she continues to guide me, making me feel like I now have the protection of an Auntie!

Reviewed November 2023

She is awesome.. she is a tell it like it is person and I really appreciate that. She calls you out and stuff and really makes you think.. Very happy with the way things are going

Reviewed September 2023

More about Samantha

  • 30 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

In the era of Covid 19, social unrest, and financial strain people are more stressed than they have been in recent history. Life can change us for the better, or for the worse. We can become stuck. While we have labels for these things, the bottom-line is we get stuck and we can become unstuck. I am s seasoned helper who has been in the mental health field for over 30 years. I have worked with all age groups and diagnoses. I have worked in hospitals, clinics and in the community. I have a strong background in addiction, trauma and life transitions. I have made a life of breaking out of the boxes and labels, professionally and personally. I am well versed in clinical and professional approaches; but my strengths are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing/Change Theory, Solution-Focused Therapy and EMDR. But, I believe there are many ways to getting unstuck found in ones own personal curiosity, creativity, and experiences. I am interested in those I serve being able to describe their experiences in the own words, through their own expression, and though their own lived experience. I believe a person's history is social, cultural, spiritual, and emotional. I believe healing comes from a personal journey and making sense of things. Let's work together as collaborators!

Specialties

Addictions Trauma and abuse Bipolar disorder Depression First responder issues Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Personality disorders Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-harm Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Samantha Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205089349.

  • LPC · Texas · 83108 · Expires June 2025

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 Samantha Thornton

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

Overall rating:

5.0

19 reviews

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Samantha helped me grow light years with weekly sessions for a year. I felt certain that it would take a good 4 years before I would be able to heal after nearly 20 years of trauma. Even now, while I am entering a new phase in life, Samantha knows where I started, sees my growth, and she continues to guide me, making me feel like I now have the protection of an Auntie!

Reviewed November 2023

She is awesome.. she is a tell it like it is person and I really appreciate that. She calls you out and stuff and really makes you think.. Very happy with the way things are going

Reviewed September 2023

she is very Respectful and has a relationship with God also helps me with whatever i am going through mentally

Reviewed August 2023

Samantha has been helping me to overcome a depressive phase and gain new perspective on many issues in my life. I don't know where I'd be without her counselling. She is very patient and accommodating, but also knows how to ask the difficult questions. I am so grateful to have found her and stuck with her!

Reviewed March 2023

God's timing is always perfect. As soon as I was ready, I very quickly found someone that has helped me reach my goals faster than I thought imaginable! Even talking about superficial things, not going so deep, at times is always refreshing. We have to see a doctor once a year, dentist twice a year, OBGYN once a year, but yet, who do we go to about our mental state? And why isn't it mandatory once a year? Therapy has helped changed my life, and it cut down on the time it would have taken for me to reach my goals on my own. I will always recommend therapy, and especially Betterhelp.com, for anyone in the contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance stages of change. <3

Reviewed February 2023

I have been working with Sam for about 10 months. My husband of 25 years and I separated, and we both started new relationships. With that came grief, depression, poor self-image, acknowledgement of how I allowed myself to be treated and how I treated him and the conundrum of also starting new relationships while closing the old one. She has worked with me on skills to help myself communicate with others and to communicate my needs and wants. Sam has helped me understand the grieving process is normal and what I'm feeling is normal. She's helped me understand that it's ok to not be ok all of the time. Sam is relatable, she is kind, and she calls me out on my "stuff" when it's needed. I highly recommend Samantha Thornton as a therapist.

Reviewed November 2022

I really like Samantha, she is down to earth let’s me talk and listens to my thoughts. N she expresses her views of my thoughts. I like that about her

Reviewed November 2022

She’s great!

Reviewed July 2022

I love Sam

Reviewed June 2022

She's nice

Reviewed April 2022

We have only had 2 sessions and we just got in to details today but so far so good

Reviewed April 2022

So far so good!

Reviewed April 2022

She really helped me on todays session

Reviewed April 2022

Nobody could be more patient as Sam, she challenges me to be the best version of me, and nothing is ever too much or too small.

Reviewed February 2022

Working with Samantha is providing me a precious support. Her expertise and professionalism are very reassuring and help my make real progress. Having this safe space to process my psychological issues and deal with work pressure is making a real difference in my life. I am very grateful

Reviewed February 2022

Samantha has supported me very well mentally the last months. I look forward to the video calls every week and am actively starting to create my life and allow myself more patience and positivity in the process. Her sense of humor inspires me and cheers me up even on bad days. Vielen Dank Samantha

Reviewed February 2022

Samantha is awesome.. I couldn’t ask for a better therapist.. down to earth, upfront & matter of fact..

Reviewed December 2021

Very helpful. Good humour and interesting way of helping me perceive things. Very much enjoying my therapy and learning more than I imagined. Overall wonderful person

Reviewed December 2021

I feel listened to for the first time

Reviewed December 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Samantha Thornton offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Samantha Thornton 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 Samantha Thornton speak?

Samantha Thornton speaks English.

How many years of experience does Samantha Thornton have?

Samantha Thornton has 30 years of experience.

Where is Samantha Thornton licensed to practice?

Samantha Thornton is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Samantha Thornton accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Samantha Thornton accepts 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 Samantha Thornton offer?

Samantha Thornton offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Samantha Thornton?

Samantha Thornton 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 Samantha Thornton?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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