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Samantha Schwartz

Compassionate, experienced cognitive behavioral therapist

LCSW Florida

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Samantha

Samantha Schwartz is a Florida-based LCSW who brings 20 years of clinical experience to her practice. She centers her work on cognitive behavioral therapy alongside client-centered techniques to help people untangle patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, addictive behaviors, and relationship strain.

Background and approach

Her background supports practical skill-building and emotional exploration so clients can address both symptoms and the situations that maintain them. Her practice spans a broad range of life challenges including trauma and abuse, mood and panic disorders, grief, parenting concerns, pregnancy and childbirth issues, and workplace or family problems.

Samantha pays particular attention to attachment, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, and life-purpose questions, tailoring strategies to each person’s goals. She combines evidence-informed methods with empathic listening to foster resilience and clearer decision-making.

Clients work with Samantha to develop coping tools, improve communication, and navigate transitions like separation or recovery from substance and process addictions. She frames therapy as a collaborative process that balances practical interventions with support for deeper personal growth.

Integrating CBT and Client-Centered Care Online

Online therapy with Samantha draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered approaches to address common emotional and behavioral concerns. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete tools for anxiety, panic, mood challenges, and addictive tendencies. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore feelings and values while guiding their own growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be decided together based on each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Samantha works collaboratively to tailor sessions, blending structured skill-building with supportive exploration so treatment aligns with practical goals and personal priorities.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care while balancing work, family, or geographic constraints, and they allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of treatment across life changes.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Samantha commonly address?
Samantha focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, family issues, grief, parenting, depression, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses related areas such as attachment issues, communication problems, and workplace concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to combine empathic listening with practical skills training. This blend helps clients explore feelings while learning strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. That span has included work with mood and panic disorders, trauma, addiction, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida. Her credential details are FL LCSW SW10594.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Samantha conducts therapy in English only and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up and matching process.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to Samantha's availability through the platform.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Women's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English