- CBT informed
- Works with teens and young adults
- English and Spanish
About Samantha
Samantha Jackson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, depression, and related challenges such as isolation or attachment worries.
Samantha often works with teens and young adults who find social situations or changes in life hard. She uses clear, practical strategies drawn from evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions focus on skills people can practice between meetings to manage anxiety and improve relationships.
Her approach blends structured tools and open conversation. She uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thinking patterns and try different behaviors. She also draws on other evidence-based techniques to support emotional regulation and coping with intense feelings.
Samantha has experience supporting people with autism and Asperger syndrome, attention and impulsivity concerns, body image and eating-related struggles, caregiver stress, abandonment and attachment issues, and identity matters including gender dysphoria. She addresses blended family issues, infidelity concerns, and disruptive mood challenges when relevant.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She provides LGBTQ+ affirming care and attends to real-world tasks like communication skills, setting boundaries, and parenting-related stressors. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the provider's booking flow.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Samantha often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT offers clear exercises and short homework tasks that can be practiced between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve social confidence.She also draws from other evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on emotional regulation and building interpersonal skills. These methods teach concrete tools for managing intense feelings, improving communication, and handling relationship stressors like conflict or infidelity concerns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Samantha treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help determine which methods fit a persons goals and daily life. She checks in about what works and adjusts strategies over time so sessions stay relevant to real problems.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people choose session times that match school or work schedules and try techniques between meetings in the places they live.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, depression, and related problems like isolation and attachment worries.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside other practical methods to build skills for managing feelings and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with teens and young adults on anxiety, mood, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.