- Guilt and shame concerns
- Addiction support
- Trauma and coping skills
About Samantha
Samantha Guilfoyle-Miller is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with four years of clinical experience based in Oklahoma. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. Samantha also supports people dealing with related struggles such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and emptiness.
Samantha focuses on practical, down-to-earth conversation. Sessions are straightforward and aim to identify patterns that keep someone stuck. She pays attention to how past hurts and current responsibilities interact, and helps people notice small, manageable shifts they can try between meetings.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, addiction-related behaviors, grief reactions, and trauma impacts. Samantha speaks plainly about coping tools and relapse prevention where relevant, and she helps people build routines that reduce daily overwhelm. Her lived experience with anxiety, OCD, grief, and ADHD informs her clinical perspective and how she connects with clients.
Samantha encourages clients to name what feels most weighty and to test approaches that might make life easier. Sessions cover concrete skills as well as how to understand recurring emotions like shame or guilt. She uses clear language, direct questions, and step-by-step planning to help people move from feeling stuck to having options.
People interested in starting work with Samantha are asked to use the site process to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the practice procedures for her Oklahoma LCSW license.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Samantha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical changes. One common approach involves cognitive-behavioral strategies which look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect; these techniques help with anxiety, addictive behaviors, and unhelpful cycles of guilt by testing new ways of thinking and acting. Another strand emphasizes skills for managing distress and regulation, teaching step-by-step breathing, grounding, and behavior plans that reduce overwhelming reactions and improve day-to-day functioning.Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Samantha will work with each person to figure out which techniques suit their goals and preferences, trying things for a few sessions and adjusting based on how useful they feel. The process is gradual and practical, focusing on what the client wants to change and what they can realistically do between sessions.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking since the original practice details do not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can add therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Confirm current session options on the therapist's profile before scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she help with?
Samantha works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues. She also addresses related problems like attachment struggles, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and codependency.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She uses evidence-based techniques and plain conversation to help people name those feelings, notice patterns, and try practical strategies to reduce their impact. Work often combines skill practice with reflection on how past experiences shaped current reactions.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four years of experience working with adults on anxiety, grief, addiction-related issues, and trauma-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
Samantha practices in Oklahoma and holds an OK LCSW credential as listed in her professional details.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people within the therapist's practice region.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the service terms.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.