- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and coping
About Samantha
Samantha Ardoin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with five years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas, along with issues related to attachment and self-worth.
Samantha uses a person-centered way of working. Sessions are collaborative and start with what the client wants to address. She listens for patterns, coping strategies that already work, and where change feels possible.
In session she may introduce practical tools such as thought records, brief goal-setting, and simple mindfulness exercises. These are used to help manage intense feelings and reduce avoidance. She also pays attention to how past attachments and traumatic experiences affect current relationships and reactions.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what is getting in the way and small, doable steps to practice between sessions. Samantha describes her role as a partner in that process rather than an authority telling clients what to do.
Her approach blends short-term problem solving with attention to deeper patterns. That means some weeks focus on coping skills and symptom relief. Other weeks look at relationship patterns, guilt or shame, and broader questions about life purpose and self-love.
Samantha works in English and is based in Colorado. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session formats before booking so they know how appointments are scheduled and run.
Approach and how online sessions work
Many clients benefit from approaches that teach concrete skills to manage distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and avoidance. Mindfulness-based strategies train short practices that help notice thoughts and sensations without getting swept up in them, which can be useful for panic and social fear.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. This is a collaborative process with ongoing check-ins about what is or isn’t working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking to know how appointments are scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to attend sessions when life is busy, fit appointments around work or parenting responsibilities, and reduce travel time. Different formats can also allow shorter check-ins on busier weeks or sessions that do not require full video bandwidth. Confirm the specific session types offered before your first appointment so you can pick what fits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Samantha works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are included among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a person-centered, collaborative style that mixes short-term problem solving with attention to deeper patterns. Sessions focus on practical strategies and exploring what keeps problems going.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a practicing counselor.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.