Samantha Blackwell (She/Her)

BA, BA, MSW, LISW-S, LCSW
Accepting Clients

As a licensed therapist in Ohio , Arizona, Oregon, Virginia and Nevada with two decades of experience.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Lorain, OH

About My Clients

Our approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll work to uncover the patterns that hold you back, build on your strengths, and create meaningful change so you can move toward a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and fulfilling. This is your space for growth, healing, and clarity—and we'd be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.

My Background and Approach

I have a vast level of experience working with a variety of populations specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, self-esteem and self-worth with children, teens and adults. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

People choose to get therapy for different reasons, but at its core, therapy is about having a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns with someone trained to help. Some reasons people seek therapy include: Emotional support: Talking to a therapist can help you process difficult emotions like sadness, anger, anxiety, grief, or guilt.Clarity and self-understanding: Therapy helps you see patterns in your thoughts and behaviors, making it easier to understand why you feel or act a certain way.Coping skills: Therapists can teach practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, or overwhelming emotions.Relationships: Many people go to therapy to improve communication, boundaries, or connection with partners, family, or friends.Healing past experiences: Therapy can help you work through unresolved trauma or painful memories.Life transitions: Changes like a new job, moving, breakups, or loss can feel destabilizing, and therapy provides support during those shifts.

I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 21 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $60/session

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1053 East Erie Ave
Lorain, OH 44052

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