Samantha Schwartz, LCSW

Samantha Schwartz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida with 20 years of experience. She uses practical talk therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Samantha aims to make sessions clear and focused so clients can take small, usable steps forward.

She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with a client-centered style. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, while keeping the conversation grounded in the client's own goals. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, not full of jargon.

Her practice covers relationship troubles, parenting strain, grief, and major life changes like divorce or pregnancy. Samantha also addresses trauma, panic, mood disorders, and process addictions such as gambling or exercise. She pays attention to how family history, attachment, and communication patterns affect current life.

In a typical session she listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps design small experiments clients can try between meetings. Work may include coping plans for panic, strategies for improving communication, or tools to reduce substance use. Progress is measured by what clients notice changing in daily life.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered online through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Samantha works with adults seeking practical, steady support as they rebuild confidence and move through difficult transitions.

How Samantha’s Approaches Work Online

Samantha uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT often includes setting clear goals, practicing new skills between sessions, and tracking what changes in daily life. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, panic, mood problems, and addictive behaviors.

She also practices client-centered therapy, which centers the conversation on the client’s perspective. That means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the person's priorities. This style helps people feel heard and make choices that match their values and goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Samantha will talk with each client about their needs and preferences and then tailor the tools and pace accordingly. The plan is collaborative, with adjustments made as progress is seen.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and exercises, phone can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited, and messaging supports quick check-ins or between-session support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity when schedules change.