- Family of origin issues
- Attachment concerns
- CBT and ACT methods
About Samantha
Samantha Synett is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW) practicing in Michigan with seven years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, depression, and related issues. Samantha uses several evidence-based approaches to guide treatment and supports people who are navigating difficult transitions or persistent patterns from their past.
In sessions she combines direct, goal-focused conversation with practical planning. Clients can expect to set clear goals and work on skills for managing symptoms such as worry, low mood, sleep problems, or relationship strain. She also addresses compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, chronic illness concerns, and intimacy-related problems when they affect daily life.
Samantha draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and make values-based choices. She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to look at how early family roles and patterns still influence current relationships. That can include work on family of origin issues, communication problems, and attachment concerns.
Her background includes work with people affected by serious illness and people who have experienced trauma, and she blends clinical skills with coaching-style accountability around goals like boundary-setting and decision-making. She encourages questions and collaboration so the plan fits the person sitting in the room.
Sessions are conducted in English. Samantha asks prospective clients to use the site's matching process to schedule a first appointment and to confirm available session options before booking.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice strong thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and decisions about life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing concrete skills to change behavior and mood. It is often used for worry, sleep problems, depression, and stress management.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early family roles and expectations affect current relationships and emotional responses. It can help people who notice repeating patterns from their family of origin or who struggle with closeness and trust.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samantha will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to emphasize based on goals, preferences, and the issues presented. That collaboration can include mixing elements of ACT, CBT, and attachment work where helpful.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats she offers. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help many people keep therapy consistent while juggling work, caregiving, or health demands.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Texas, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She works with issues such as family of origin patterns, communication problems, attachment difficulties, abandonment worries, and forgiveness questions.
What is her overall therapeutic style?
She uses a direct, collaborative, and goal-focused style that combines clinical therapy with coaching elements like accountability and skill practice.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of concerns including trauma, grief, anxiety, and chronic illness.
Which credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is credentialed as an LMSW in Michigan and as an LCSW in Texas, and she practices in Michigan.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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