- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness techniques
About Samella
Samella Jolly, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin with three years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage symptoms and everyday concerns.
Samella uses clear, evidence-based methods to help people build coping skills and make decisions that fit their lives. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques to address unhelpful thoughts, increase motivation, and practice present-moment skills. She explains approaches simply and helps people try small changes between sessions.
Her background includes work in medical social work, behavioral health, crisis intervention, chronic illness support, homelessness services, child and family programs, and outpatient mental health. That range gives her experience with caregiver stress, grief, chronic health concerns, and navigating community supports.
Samella often helps people with attachment and relationship questions, family of origin issues, commitment and control concerns, and codependency. She also has experience related to aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and personality-related challenges such as avoidant or antisocial traits.
Practical matters are discussed openly in sessions. She will work with a person to set goals, try concrete strategies, and adjust plans when something is not helping. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic methods are used in online sessions
Samella uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test thoughts that increase anxiety or low mood. CBT focuses on practical exercises and small behavior changes that can reduce symptoms over time.She also uses motivational interviewing to build the willingness to change when someone feels stuck. This method involves guided conversation to clarify goals and boost readiness for action.
Mindfulness techniques are introduced as short, repeated practices to reduce reactivity and increase attention to the present moment. These practices are presented in simple steps people can try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samella will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. She adjusts plans if something is not working and focuses on concrete next steps agreed on together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals can use different tools to support progress without requiring a particular setting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career worries, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like caregiver stress and grief.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style uses evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to practice skills and make gradual changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Samella has three years of professional experience listed in this profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in Indiana and Illinois and practices from Wisconsin as stated in the profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.