Samantha Thornton, LPC
Deep experience, practical support
Details
| Name | Samantha Thornton |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 30 |
About Samantha
Samantha Thornton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three decades of experience in mental health. She helps people who feel stuck because of addiction, trauma, mood changes, or life transitions. Her work is straightforward and focused on practical steps people can use every day.
She has worked in hospitals, clinics, and community settings. That background gives her experience with a wide range of concerns including addiction, sexual assault and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and self-harm.
Background and approach
She also supports people affected by first responder or military service issues and those navigating non-monogamous relationships. Samantha draws on several approaches to therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. She encourages people to tell their story in their own words and to use their life experience as part of the work.
Sessions focus on clear goals and collaborative problem solving. Samantha aims to help clients notice patterns, try small changes, and build on what works for them. She describes therapy as a joint effort where curiosity and practical action matter.
Her style is direct and compassionate. People can expect a mix of talking, practical exercises, and meaning-making. Samantha accepts international clients and works in English.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Bipolar disorder among the things Samantha works with, alongside the areas below.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- First responder issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Samantha among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Samantha among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Samantha among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Samantha among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Samantha among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Samantha among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Samantha directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Samantha directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approach and online therapy options
Samantha commonly uses Narrative Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Narrative Therapy helps people tell and reframe their life stories to find new meaning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people notice and change those patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce distress.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Samantha works with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. She listens to what matters most, suggests ideas to try, and adapts the plan as progress and needs evolve.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different days and needs. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a shorter break or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text allow quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule sessions across time zones and busy routines.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Samantha address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related issues such as sexual assault, process addictions, sex addiction, and self-harm.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She blends story-focused work with practical steps to help people notice patterns and try small changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience in the mental health field, including work in hospitals, clinics, and community settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.
Contacting this therapist
Sessions with Samantha are arranged through our partner platform. It asks a few questions about what you are looking for, then shows you the therapists available to you, including Samantha where she has space. Ask about fees, and whether she holds a licence or registration where you live.
Or see other therapists in Texas »
This is a partner link. We will earn a commission if you sign up through it, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.
Other listings in Texas
- Kimberley Smith-Maxwell, LPC - Texas
- Rick Fulton, LPC - Texas
- Henry "Jay" Swedlaw, LPCC, LCMHC - Texas
- Ryan Smith, LPC - Texas
- All therapists for addictions »