Samantha Whelan, LPC
Samantha Whelan - LPC guiding change and recovery
- CBT and motivational interviewing
- Family and relationship focus
- Addiction and mood support
About Samantha Whelan
Samantha Whelan is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Oklahoma with 14 years of clinical experience. She combined focused early-career training in counseling with hands-on work supporting people facing addiction and complex mental health challenges, developing skills across individual and group psychotherapy and learning to respond with accurate empathy and practical interventions.
After taking a sabbatical to raise her two children, Samantha maintained professional growth through continuing education and returned with expanded insight into everyday family and relationship struggles that complements her clinical training. That lived experience deepened her appreciation for the small, practical steps that support lasting change and informed the way she delivers feedback, coping skills, and therapeutic tools.
Her therapeutic style is rooted in cognitive behavioral theory, motivational interviewing, and client-centered therapy, which she blends to create collaborative sessions focused on concrete behavior change and stronger self-awareness. Having sought counseling herself, Samantha brings both professional expertise and personal perspective to the therapeutic relationship. She views change as a continuum and partners with clients to identify goals, track progress, and implement sustainable strategies. Samantha focuses on supporting individuals and families through challenges such as addiction, trauma, mood concerns, relationship and parenting issues, and life transitions, always aligning the work with each client’s agenda.
After taking a sabbatical to raise her two children, Samantha maintained professional growth through continuing education and returned with expanded insight into everyday family and relationship struggles that complements her clinical training. That lived experience deepened her appreciation for the small, practical steps that support lasting change and informed the way she delivers feedback, coping skills, and therapeutic tools.
Her therapeutic style is rooted in cognitive behavioral theory, motivational interviewing, and client-centered therapy, which she blends to create collaborative sessions focused on concrete behavior change and stronger self-awareness. Having sought counseling herself, Samantha brings both professional expertise and personal perspective to the therapeutic relationship. She views change as a continuum and partners with clients to identify goals, track progress, and implement sustainable strategies. Samantha focuses on supporting individuals and families through challenges such as addiction, trauma, mood concerns, relationship and parenting issues, and life transitions, always aligning the work with each client’s agenda.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Commitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessInfidelityMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stress
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Samantha Whelan have?
Samantha Whelan has 14 years of experience.
Is Samantha Whelan a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC. License details: AL LPC LPC02051, AZ LPC 22349.
In which languages does Samantha Whelan provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Samantha Whelan located?
She is located in Oklahoma.
How can I work with Samantha Whelan as my therapist?
Clients can work with Samantha through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Samantha Whelan work with international clients?
Samantha Whelan does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Samantha Whelan cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s 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 is quick and straightforward. Prospective clients can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches Delivered Online
Samantha commonly integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy into her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and supporting each person’s own capacity for growth, which is helpful for relationship, self-esteem, and life-transition concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and other mood-related issues.She also draws on mindfulness-based techniques to help clients increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactive patterns, which can support stress management and emotional regulation. Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process - Samantha works with clients to tailor interventions based on individual needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.
Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make this collaborative work more flexible and accessible. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver skills training, reflective conversation, and motivational support in ways that fit a client’s schedule and life demands, supporting continuity of care during transitions and busy seasons.