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Samantha Chaplin, LCSW, LICSW
Maine
LICSW in Maine - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Samantha
Samantha Chaplin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 15 years of experience in mental health care in Maine. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and the challenges of parenting and relationships.
She takes a practical approach in sessions. Samantha uses clear steps to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try new ways of responding. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, motivational interviewing, and client-centered methods to build useful skills and strategies.
Sessions focus on day-to-day problems and specific goals. Samantha helps people identify patterns, test small changes, and practice skills between meetings. She also brings in elements of neuroscience when helpful to explain how habits form and change.
Her work emphasizes skills training, problem solving, and brief experiments that a person can use right away. She encourages keeping track of progress through simple homework and journaling to make steady gains.
People who like clear structure and concrete tools often find this style helpful. Samantha offers care in English and practices from her Maine license. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is well suited to problems like anxiety, depression, sleep troubles, and ADHD where concrete strategies and practice make a difference. DBT emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, useful for anger, relationship strain, and mood instability.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. Samantha collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, pace, and day-to-day demands. She will review what has helped in the past and try approaches that fit the client's preferences.
The original biography does not specify the exact online session formats offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, fit sessions around work or caregiving, and use journaling between meetings to track progress. Therapists often adapt worksheets, skills coaching, and behavioral experiments for remote sessions so people can practice tools in their everyday settings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maine, Massachusetts, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Samantha works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, sleep issues, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, parenting and relationship concerns among other life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses structured, skills-focused work with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, motivational interviewing and client-centered techniques.
How long has she practiced?
She has 15 years of experience as a social worker and clinician working in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW and provides services based on her Maine licensure.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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