Samantha Goodpaster, LPCC

Samantha Goodpaster is licensed in Ohio and brings four years of professional experience to her work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, motivation challenges, low self-esteem, confidence concerns, and depression. As an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor), she applies evidence-informed practices to help clients explore their concerns and identify practical strategies for coping and growth.

Samantha has experience supporting people with LGBTQ+ related issues and focuses on building motivation and self-worth alongside symptom relief. She approaches each person as the expert of their own story, drawing on their existing strengths to navigate obstacles and pursue meaningful change. Seeking a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and Samantha aims to provide steady support and encouragement throughout that process.

Her style centers on empowering clients to take the first steps toward change while offering guidance and tools to sustain progress. Samantha prioritizes a collaborative relationship in which goals are shaped by the client’s needs and values, and she works to create a practical path forward toward improved well-being.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Samantha uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help clients manage symptoms and build resilience. Cognitive and skills-based strategies focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing concrete tools for managing stress, anxiety, and low mood - these approaches help clients learn new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and situations.

She also offers affirmative, strengths-focused support for LGBTQ+ related concerns and self-esteem work, helping clients explore identity, reclaim confidence, and address feelings of shame or guilt in a supportive, nonjudgmental way. These interventions emphasize real-world skills and gradual, sustainable progress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Samantha works with each client to determine which techniques align with their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life and access support from wherever the client is. This range of options helps maintain continuity of care and supports consistent work toward meaningful changes.