- Anxiety and stress
- Life transitions
- ACT and CBT methods
About Samantha
Samantha Hodges is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults who feel stuck after changes at work, in relationships, or with health. Common concerns she addresses include anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, addictions, sleep problems, and questions about life purpose.
Samantha uses plain, skills-based work to help people feel steadier and clearer. She draws on cognitive behavioral tools and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and build practical habits. She also uses client-centered and existential ideas to help people name values and choose how to move forward.
Her training includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and prior study in communication. She offers coaching-style support alongside counseling when clients want action steps and mindset work. Techniques mentioned in her background include grief and bereavement support, assertiveness and boundaries work, and strategies for self-esteem and confidence.
Samantha tends to be collaborative and direct. Sessions combine talking, skill practice, and real-world homework so changes carry over into daily life. She aims to help people increase self-awareness, sharpen coping skills, and take intentional steps toward what matters to them.
People who choose her often want a practical approach to feeling less overwhelmed and more able to handle transitions. If someone is unsure how to begin, she asks questions, helps clarify goals, and develops a plan that focuses on clear skills and small, steady changes.
How her methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small actions toward them while learning to tolerate difficult thoughts. It can be useful for anxiety, life transitions, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing different behaviors and skills to change mood and functioning. It often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, reflection, and the client’s own goals to guide change rather than imposing a fixed plan.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She treats selection of methods as collaborative - she will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps. That way the plan fits the person’s needs and everyday life rather than a one-size solution.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting work or family schedules more easily and keeping momentum between appointments. Please confirm the specific session formats available before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it simpler to schedule short check-ins, practice skills between meetings, and bring therapy into day-to-day routines without rearranging major commitments.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with adults on anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, addictions, sleep issues, relationship and career concerns, and life purpose questions.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She blends cognitive behavioral tools and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to shift thoughts and build new habits, combined with client-centered conversation to clarify values and goals.
How much experience does she have with these issues?
She has eight years of experience working with adults on mental health, relationship, and career challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the profile does not list specific session formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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