Samantha Blackwell, LCSW, LISW
Experienced LCSW supporting life transitions
- Trauma and grief
- LGBT affirming care
- 20 years experience
About Samantha Blackwell
Samantha Blackwell is a licensed social worker based in Ohio with twenty years of clinical experience supporting people through complex emotional and interpersonal challenges. She holds LCSW and LISW credentials - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LISW stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker - and brings a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective to her work.
Her practice focuses on creating compassionate, affirming spaces where clients can explore depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family dynamics, identity and LGBT-related issues, career stress, ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating and body image struggles, and other life transitions. Samantha draws on a range of clinical approaches to tailor care to each person, helping clients build emotional skills, improve communication, and recover a sense of agency.
Grounded in person-centered principles, her work emphasizes self-exploration, practical coping strategies, and collaborative goal-setting. Whether addressing single-event traumas, longstanding relational patterns, or day-to-day stressors, Samantha supports clients in developing clearer insight, healthier patterns, and sustainable pathways toward well-being.
Her practice focuses on creating compassionate, affirming spaces where clients can explore depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family dynamics, identity and LGBT-related issues, career stress, ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating and body image struggles, and other life transitions. Samantha draws on a range of clinical approaches to tailor care to each person, helping clients build emotional skills, improve communication, and recover a sense of agency.
Grounded in person-centered principles, her work emphasizes self-exploration, practical coping strategies, and collaborative goal-setting. Whether addressing single-event traumas, longstanding relational patterns, or day-to-day stressors, Samantha supports clients in developing clearer insight, healthier patterns, and sustainable pathways toward well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Samantha Blackwell have?
Samantha Blackwell has 20 years of experience providing therapeutic support.
Is Samantha Blackwell a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LISW. License details include OR LCSW L14937 and OH LISW I.1000111-SUPV.
In which languages does Samantha Blackwell provide therapy?
Samantha Blackwell provides therapy in English.
Where is Samantha Blackwell located?
Samantha Blackwell is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Samantha Blackwell as my therapist?
You can work with Samantha Blackwell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Samantha Blackwell work with international clients?
Samantha Blackwell does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Samantha Blackwell cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Samantha commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy along with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they affect current connections and emotional regulation - it can be helpful for relationship struggles, intimacy-related issues, and healing from abandonment or attachment wounds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more effective strategies - it supports work on depression, anxiety, and coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Samantha works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques based on what is most helpful in session and over time.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and access. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from home or work, fit sessions into busy lives, and maintain continuity of care during life changes, all while working with licensed professionals who tailor treatment to individual circumstances.
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