Samantha Synett, LMSW, LCSW
LMSW LCSW helping adults heal and grow
- Adult clients ages 20-39
- Evidence-based therapy
- Coach and clinician
About Samantha Synett
Samantha Synett is a licensed clinical social worker and certified life coach who brings a combined clinical and coaching approach to adults in their 20s and 30s. She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and pairs that clinical training with life coaching strategies to offer both therapeutic expertise and practical accountability in goal work.
Samantha’s clinical practice focuses on treating posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, complicated grief, and adjustment disorders. She uses evidence-based therapies including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Grief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and crisis response planning. As a coach she supports clients with self-compassion, boundary-setting, life purpose, money mindset, decision-making, and assertive communication, creating structured encouragement alongside symptom-focused treatment.
Her experience includes work with a wide range of populations such as service members and veterans, oncology and hospice patients, college students, foster and adoptive parents, LGBTQ+ clients, and individuals experiencing homelessness. Samantha emphasizes an empathic, direct, and goal-oriented style that is highly collaborative - she partners with clients to develop treatment plans, identify and move past stuck points, and pursue meaningful change rather than mere survival.
Grounded in values like anti-racism, healthcare equity, inclusion, and unconditional positive regard, Samantha attends to both life context and presenting symptoms. She views each client story as important and centers identity, background, and lived experience alongside clinical work to support healing and renewed agency.
Samantha’s clinical practice focuses on treating posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, complicated grief, and adjustment disorders. She uses evidence-based therapies including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Grief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and crisis response planning. As a coach she supports clients with self-compassion, boundary-setting, life purpose, money mindset, decision-making, and assertive communication, creating structured encouragement alongside symptom-focused treatment.
Her experience includes work with a wide range of populations such as service members and veterans, oncology and hospice patients, college students, foster and adoptive parents, LGBTQ+ clients, and individuals experiencing homelessness. Samantha emphasizes an empathic, direct, and goal-oriented style that is highly collaborative - she partners with clients to develop treatment plans, identify and move past stuck points, and pursue meaningful change rather than mere survival.
Grounded in values like anti-racism, healthcare equity, inclusion, and unconditional positive regard, Samantha attends to both life context and presenting symptoms. She views each client story as important and centers identity, background, and lived experience alongside clinical work to support healing and renewed agency.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepression
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Samantha Synett have?
Samantha Synett has seven years of experience in clinical social work and related practice.
Is Samantha Synett a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW. License details are MI LMSW 6801119425 and TX LCSW 64300.
In which languages does Samantha Synett provide therapy?
Samantha Synett provides therapy in English.
Where is Samantha Synett located?
She is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Samantha Synett as my therapist?
You can work with Samantha Synett through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Samantha Synett work with international clients?
Samantha Synett does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Samantha Synett 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 and Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation or life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connections and emotional responses. This approach can be helpful for intimacy-related issues, attachment concerns, abandonment fears, and relationship or family difficulties.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through structured techniques and practical exercises. CBT is effective for symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, sleep disturbances, and many everyday coping challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Samantha will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The choice of techniques evolves from conversation, assessment, and ongoing feedback to make sure therapy stays aligned with what the client wants to achieve.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from more convenient locations and on schedules that suit their lives. For many people, remote options increase consistency and make it easier to maintain regular therapeutic work alongside busy obligations.