Samantha Blackwell
Compassionate, person-centered therapy for life’s challenges
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About
Samantha Blackwell, LCSW, LISW, is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience providing therapy in Ohio. Her work focuses on helping people navigate complex emotional experiences with compassion and affirmation, especially when depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or relationship strain make daily life feel heavier than it should.
Her style is holistic and person-centered, emphasizing practical support while honoring each client’s pace, values, and strengths. She helps clients build self-understanding and emotional resilience through conversations that support self-love, clearer communication, and meaningful personal growth. Samantha also brings extensive experience supporting people through life transitions, identity-related concerns, workplace stress, and shifting family or partnership dynamics.
Committed to culturally responsive care, Samantha aims to create a space where each person’s background and lived experience are respected. Whether someone is working through social anxiety, making sense of past trauma, or simply wanting a deeper understanding of themselves and their patterns, she tailors therapy to the individual’s needs and goals. Her overall intention is to help clients develop insight, strengthen emotional skills, and move toward changes that feel sustainable and aligned with their lives.
Her style is holistic and person-centered, emphasizing practical support while honoring each client’s pace, values, and strengths. She helps clients build self-understanding and emotional resilience through conversations that support self-love, clearer communication, and meaningful personal growth. Samantha also brings extensive experience supporting people through life transitions, identity-related concerns, workplace stress, and shifting family or partnership dynamics.
Committed to culturally responsive care, Samantha aims to create a space where each person’s background and lived experience are respected. Whether someone is working through social anxiety, making sense of past trauma, or simply wanting a deeper understanding of themselves and their patterns, she tailors therapy to the individual’s needs and goals. Her overall intention is to help clients develop insight, strengthen emotional skills, and move toward changes that feel sustainable and aligned with their lives.
- Location:
- Ohio, United States
- Years Experience:
- 20
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Depression
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Relationship issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach: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
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: OR LCSW L14937, OH LISW I.1000111-SUPV
- NPI Number: 1821277112
- License: LISW (Ohio), LCSW (Virginia), LCSW (Nevada), LCSW (Arizona), LCSW (Oregon)
Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well to Online Care
In online sessions, Samantha Blackwell draws from evidence-informed approaches that can be practiced in real time and carried into daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then experimenting with practical changes, which can be especially helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication, supporting people who want more steadiness during conflict, overwhelm, or major life transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients make room for difficult internal experiences while taking steps toward what matters most, often useful when someone feels stuck or pulled off course by worry, grief, or self-criticism.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samantha collaborates with each client to identify goals, preferences, and what has or has not been helpful in the past, then adjusts the pace and tools accordingly so therapy feels relevant and workable.
Online therapy also offers practical flexibility. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, or use live chat and text-based messaging when that format fits better. These options can make it easier to stay consistent with support, even with busy schedules, changing needs, or limited time to travel.
How much experience does Samantha Blackwell have?
Samantha Blackwell has 20 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Samantha Blackwell a licensed therapist?
Yes. Samantha Blackwell is licensed and holds the credentials LCSW and LISW, which are clinical social work licenses. License details: OR LCSW L14937 and OH LISW I.1000111-SUPV.
In which languages does Samantha Blackwell provide therapy?
Samantha Blackwell provides therapy in English.
Where is Samantha Blackwell located?
Samantha Blackwell is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Samantha Blackwell as my therapist?
You can work with Samantha Blackwell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Samantha Blackwell work with international clients?
No. Samantha Blackwell does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Samantha Blackwell cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.