Samantha Synett, LMSW, LCSW

Samantha Synett is a licensed social worker who brings clinical experience and a supportive coaching style to adults in their twenties and thirties. She holds an LMSW and an LCSW - LMSW indicates a licensed master social worker and LCSW indicates a licensed clinical social worker - and she combines those credentials with a practical, encouragement-focused approach to help clients move forward.

Samantha specializes in treating posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, complicated grief, and adjustment disorders. She uses evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Grief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and crisis response planning. Her background includes work with service members and Veterans, oncology and hospice patients, and college students, and she has experience supporting diverse populations such as LGBTQ+ individuals, foster and adoptive parents, and people who have experienced homelessness.

Her therapeutic style is empathic, direct, and goal-oriented, with a strong emphasis on collaboration. Samantha works closely with each person to develop treatment goals, address stuck points, and cultivate skills like self-compassion, boundary-setting, and assertive communication. She invites clients to show up authentically and encourages questions throughout the process so they can take an active role in their care.

Samantha grounds her practice in values that include anti-racism, healthcare equity and inclusion, and unconditional positive regard. She is committed to exploring both a person s identity and life experiences as well as their presenting symptoms, and she aims to help individuals reclaim their sense of agency and build a healthier future.