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Samantha Synett, LMSW, LCSW
Michigan
LCSW - Anxiety and Grief
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment
- Mindfulness methods
About Samantha
Samantha Synett is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Michigan with seven years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, sleep difficulties, career concerns, and depression.
She combines practical therapy with coaching-style support. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. She encourages questions and active participation in planning treatment.
Samantha uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, and mindfulness approaches. That mix is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. In practice this can mean identifying stuck patterns, testing new behaviors, and building small habits that support emotional regulation.
Her background includes work with service members and Veterans, oncology and hospice patients, and college students. She also has experience supporting people facing complex grief, PTSD, and adjustment after major life events. She integrates coaching on topics such as boundaries, decision-making, money mindset, and self-compassion when it fits the clients goals.
Samantha names anti-racism, health equity, and unconditional positive regard among her values. She pays attention to each persons background and identities alongside their symptoms. The process focuses on clear goals and practical steps rather than vague promises.
How Samantha applies therapy approaches online
Online sessions draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. CBT breaks problems into specific thoughts, feelings, and actions, then tries small experiments to change them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and values that matter, then take committed steps toward those values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationship patterns shape current reactions and communication, and it helps people develop different ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Samantha works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed rather than sticking to a single method from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins on busy days, let someone avoid video when that is uncomfortable, or make it simpler to fit sessions around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and between-session tasks so the work fits into everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Texas, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, sleep issues, career challenges, and depression among other concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. That often involves practical exercises and behavior experiments between sessions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has seven years of clinical experience and has worked with service members and Veterans, oncology and hospice patients, and college students.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds MI LMSW and TX LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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