- Client-Centered therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR and trauma work
About Samantha
Samantha Graham-Douglas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 16 years of experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Samantha also focuses on related concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, and forgiveness.
Her approach centers on listening to each person's story and building on the strengths they already have. She uses client-centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in what matters to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are used when practical changes to thoughts and behaviors are helpful.
Samantha has particular experience with trauma-focused work and uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as part of that work when appropriate. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time and across relationships. Those methods are applied alongside work on substance use and co-occurring concerns when needed.
Sessions are aimed at clear, manageable steps rather than long lists of theory. Samantha tends to focus on what a person can try between meetings, and how to notice small shifts in thinking or behavior. Her background includes sixteen years of practice helping people handle crises, grief, and relationship strain.
People who contact her can expect a straightforward, steady style that balances talking through past hurts with practical coping strategies for the present.
How Samantha blends approaches for online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people clarify their goals and make choices that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems active and offers practical exercises to test new ways of thinking. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and reducing the impact of traumatic events, often using structured techniques to lessen overwhelming reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Samantha will help figure out which methods match a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She usually combines listening-based work with practical exercises and trauma-focused techniques when needed, and discusses options openly with each person.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow a quicker check-in on hard days. Talk with Samantha through the matching process about what will fit your routine and which methods you prefer to use during sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Samantha works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also addresses issues like abandonment, body image, codependency, and addiction.
How would she approach guilt or shame related problems?
She uses client-centered listening alongside CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Trauma-focused tools and EMDR are available when the guilt or shame links to traumatic memories.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Samantha has sixteen years of professional work experience as a counselor. That experience includes crisis work, grief support, and addiction-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Missouri. Her practice is located in Missouri.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. The site matching process will show which formats are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will be provided during the matching or enrollment process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.