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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting and family
- ACT CBT solution-focused
About Samina
Dr. Samina Long is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, intimacy-related issues, parenting, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and grief. She also works with people facing gender dysphoria, jealousy, and non-monogamous relationship questions.
Long frames sessions around practical conversation and clear goals. She uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, trying small changes, and tracking what helps over time.
In sessions she pays attention to what a person wants to change first. She and the client identify concrete steps and experiments to try between meetings. Progress is checked regularly, and plans are adjusted when needed.
Clients can expect straightforward discussion of feelings, patterns, and behavior. Treatment often includes practicing new ways of responding to anxiety, rehearsing difficult conversations, and building small routines that reduce stress. Therapy also addresses loss and past harm in ways that focus on practical coping skills.
Her approach is direct and collaborative. Parents and people managing relationship challenges will find a focus on workable strategies rather than abstract theory. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and formats to make sure they match their needs.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-driven action. It helps when anxiety or stress gets in the way of living according to what matters, by teaching skills to accept difficult feelings and move toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, behaviors, and emotions and tests new ways of responding. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and problems with self-esteem. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, practical changes and building on what already works. It helps people set short-term goals and try specific steps between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will recommend using one method or a mix. This decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or use a shorter check-in when time is tight. Discussing session length and frequency during the first scheduling steps helps align practical arrangements with therapeutic goals.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, intimacy-related concerns, parenting, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and grief. Additional focus areas include gender dysphoria, jealousy, and non-monogamous relationships.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, goal-oriented style drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions emphasize conversation, small experiments, and reviewing what works.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience in the mental health field. That experience informs her use of structured methods and measurable steps in sessions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Texas. Her listed location for practice is Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Readers should review pricing details for their area before committing.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session. The questionnaire helps match preferences and goals before booking.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.