Therapist profile
Samantha Norton, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Stress and Addictions
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH21505
- NPI1205544699
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Samantha
Samantha Norton is a Florida LMHC with six years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem struggles, depression, anger, trauma and life changes. Sam uses straightforward talk and practical tools rather than jargon.
Her approach is down-to-earth and person-focused. She listens first, then helps people set small goals they can test between sessions. Sessions often include things like skill practice for managing impulses, strategies for coping with panic, and steps for reducing substance-related relapse.
Samantha draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that keep problems going. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. Mindfulness-based exercises and motivational interviewing conversations are used when someone wants clearer direction for change.
People come to her with a range of concerns such as relationship strain, communication problems, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress. She can help with practical skills for handling anger and impulsivity, and with planning for sobriety and relapse prevention.
Sam works in English and practices in Florida as an LMHC. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients feel heard and can identify their own next steps. Online sessions let those conversations continue through regular check-ins and goal-setting work.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches people to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Practically, this can mean setting small experiments between sessions and reviewing how they went during the next online meeting.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for regulating emotion and tolerating distress. In remote work, DBT skill coaching can include guided breathing, grounding exercises, and step-by-step plans for handling impulses or strong anger.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. Adjustments are made as progress and challenges become clearer.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten routine check-ins, and reduce travel time. It also allows for a consistent rhythm of practice and review that supports skills like emotion regulation, relapse prevention, and coping with panic.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Samantha works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, self-esteem, depression, anger, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses person-centered listening combined with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to set manageable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working as a mental health clinician.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.