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Samantha Toney

Compassionate, practical therapy for lasting change

LMFT Florida

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
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About Samantha

Samantha Toney is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and grief, intimacy and parenting concerns, mood conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder, and related issues like self-esteem, anger, ADHD, and career stress.

Background and approach

She draws on 15 years of clinical experience to support clients working through life transitions and compassion fatigue while also addressing body image, family of origin dynamics, multicultural concerns, and women's issues. Her work emphasizes practical coping skills and rebuilding strengths that have become diminished by ongoing difficulties.

Samantha blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, set meaningful goals, and develop actionable strategies for change. She frames therapy as a collaborative process in which clients' existing resources are uncovered and expanded.

Clients can expect a pragmatic, strengths-oriented approach that balances symptom relief with longer-term skill building. Samantha aims to help people reduce immediate distress while creating routines and supports that protect against future setbacks, with attention to each individual’s cultural and family context.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Many clients find clarity through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify and modify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are weighing change, particularly around addictions or lifestyle shifts, by exploring values and strengthening motivation. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and practical solutions to move toward specific goals rather than focusing only on problems.

Determining the best approach is collaborative and responsive to each person’s needs. The therapist will work with clients to blend techniques and adjust strategies based on goals, preferences, and progress so that treatment feels targeted and relevant rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity during life transitions. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent care, reinforce skills between sessions, and adapt communication methods to what works best for each client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Samantha commonly address?
Samantha supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting and anger, mood concerns like depression and bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas such as self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-oriented, focusing on practical coping strategies and uncovering personal resources to help clients manage symptoms and pursue meaningful goals.
What level of experience does she bring?
She brings 15 years of clinical experience working with individuals and families through mental health and substance use challenges, transitions, and long-term stressors.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as FL LMFT MT2997, and practices in Florida.
Which languages does she offer services in and can international clients join?
Services are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflicts

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsMulticultural concernsWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English