Samantha Synett

Caring, practical therapy rooted in evidence-based methods

LMSW, LCSW Michigan

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Samantha

Samantha Synett is a licensed social worker who blends practical, evidence-based psychotherapy with a warm, collaborative style.

Background and approach

With seven years of clinical experience and credentials as an LMSW and LCSW, she draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. Her work emphasizes goal-focused, compassionate care aimed at reducing symptoms and building everyday coping skills.

Samantha brings a direct yet empathic presence to sessions, inviting clients to be active partners in treatment while offering structure and encouragement. She addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, body image and intimacy-related issues, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, and work-related challenges.

Grounded in values of inclusion and advocacy, she pays attention to clients' identities and life stories alongside their presenting symptoms, helping them move from feeling stuck toward renewed purpose and self-compassion.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is practical and skill-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed actions that align with those values, which can help with grief, life transitions, and chronic distress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns that shape how people connect and cope, offering ways to understand intimacy, communication, and family dynamics.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques over time so the work feels relevant and manageable rather than prescriptive.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and allow ongoing access from different locations. These options make it easier to practice skills between appointments, maintain continuity during life changes, and fit therapy into busy routines while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Samantha address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is empathic, direct, and goal-oriented, using evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with diverse client needs.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the licenses LMSW and LCSW with credential numbers MI LMSW 6801119425 and TX LCSW 64300 and practices out of Michigan.

Which languages does she offer therapy in and can she see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first appointment according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Texas, Michigan

Languages

English