Dr. Samina Long, LPC

Dr. Samina Long is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with nine years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, family conflict, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, trauma and abuse, and grief.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect the unique circumstances and goals of each client. Her practice also includes focused work on gender dysphoria, jealousy, and polyamory or non-monogamous relationship dynamics.

Samina emphasizes practical, collaborative work that meets clients where they are and supports sustainable change. She frames the decision to seek help as an important step and offers steady support and encouragement as people work toward greater well-being and more satisfying relationships.

As an LPC - a licensed professional counselor - she combines clinical training with a client-centered style, adapting methods to fit individual needs and helping clients build skills for everyday life and relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and develop practical actions that align with what matters most, while teaching skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than avoid them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, and replacing them with more balanced thinking and effective coping strategies. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, low mood, and stress-related concerns.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes identifying strengths and small, achievable steps toward preferred outcomes, which can be especially effective when addressing relationship challenges, parenting concerns, or specific life problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone sessions, and shorter check-ins can happen through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into a busy life and maintain continuity of support with licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location within the therapist's service area.