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Meet Samantha Speed—Therapist at Best Therapists

Samantha Speed, LCMHC

North Carolina, LCMHC #12038; Georgia, LPC, #LPC011648; South Carolina, TLC1292PC; Florida, TPMC4482

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About Samantha | She/her

Samantha Speed offers virtual therapy to adults throughout NC, SC, GA and FL. Her practice specializes in the treatment of anxiety (including people pleasing and perfectionism) and trauma (specifically religious trauma, deconstruction, and spirituality issues). She has been practicing psychotherapy for 9 years and truly loves the work she gets to do as a therapist. Sam utilizes a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach while providing compassionate accountability for the clients she serves. She believes that anxiety and trauma do not have to define you--it can be the starting point of your journey towards growth and healing on your terms. Her services are private pay and can be utilized in the comfort of your home via telehealth. Reach out today to schedule a free fifteen minute consultation call!

Message to clients

Welcome to therapy! This is a journey that can take you on a wild ride--one where you will feel and experience so much, and can take you to the greatest places of growth and healing. Whether you are navigating anxiety because of perfectionism or people pleasing, or you have dealt with the challenges of existential questions and meaning after experiencing religious trauma and/or deconstruction, you can be rest assured that this is a safe place for you to land while you work through the tough parts. Here you will find safety to process the hard things, while being challenged with compassionate accountability along the way. I know you can get through this because you're not alone in this journey through.

Education

Master of Arts Counseling Psychology | The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 2015

Race and ethnicity

White

Cultural and experiential knowledge

White culture

Languages spoken

English

Spiritual knowledge

Christianity, Mormonism, Non-religious (Agnosticism, Atheism, Secular)

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Virtual or in person

Virtual Only

Specialties

Anxiety, Spirituality, Trauma

Additional areas of focus

Abuse, Burnout, Caring professionals (doctors, therapists, etc.), Depression, Existential questioning, First responders, Gender identity, Grief and/or loss, Highly sensitive people, Intercultural/interfaith relationships, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Life transitions, Midlife stress, Mindfulness and/or meditation, Panic attacks, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Racial/cultural identity, Self esteem/self worth, Social anxiety, Stress

Therapeutic style

Humorous, Solution-oriented, Affirming, Challenging, Conversational

Modalities

Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Internal family systems (IFS), Narrative, Psychodynamic, Solution-focused brief therapy, Trauma-focused, Strength-based therapy

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Cost

$180

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Individual Session

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Couples Session

$195

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Family Session

Sliding scale

Offers sliding scale spots

Insurance accepted
Does not work directly with insurance companies
Works with your out of network benefits to get you reimbursed for therapy
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Peer review

Sam is empathetic and knowledgeable. She will meet you where you are and walk along side you as you heal.

—Emily Reiner, LPC
Peer review

Sam is an amazing therapist! She has sought out trainings and consultation to continue providing incredible work with the clients that she serves. She is an expert in supporting clients process and figure out next steps in religious trauma, anxiety, and people-pleasing.

—Kim D Lareau, LPC
Peer review

Sam is my go-to referral for religious trauma and spiritual abuse recovery. She's also a great clinician to consult with on this topic and other like perfectionism and trauma. I appreciate having her as a trusted colleague!

—Danielle Brooks, LPC
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