Samantha
Clinical Social Work Associate, LMSW
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Hi, my names Samantha! I'm really glad you’re here!
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and finding the right therapist can take courage. I strive to create a space that feels comfortable, welcoming, and genuinely supportive—something you can look forward to each week, not dread. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out here. You get to show up exactly as you are.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and down-to-earth. I work alongside my clients to better understand what’s going on beneath the surface, while building insight, confidence, and healthier ways of coping.
I believe meaningful change happens when you feel safe, heard, and understood. I help teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression, and relationship stress in a supportive, manageable way. Using trauma-informed care, CBT/DBT/ACT somatic, and solution-focused approaches, we build real-life tools while exploring mind-body connections to create lasting change.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel scary, but it can also open the door to growth and healing. You deserve a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported as you navigate life’s challenges. If this feels like a place you could start, I’d be glad to walk alongside you on your journey!
Call or Email Samantha Brownell now for a free 15 minute consultation - (541) 305-8696
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Cigna EAP
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- PacificSource
- United Healthcare EAP
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Samantha Brownell
Clinical Social Work Associate, LMSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (541) 305-8696
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Oregon / A17848 Supervised by Arwen L Huffman (Oregon / L6269) Samantha Brownell
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended Stephen F Austin State University , Masters Social Work , Graduated 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Samantha Brownell
Clinical Social Work Associate, LMSW
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Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Samantha Brownell
Clinical Social Work Associate, LMSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (541) 305-8696
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Samantha Brownell
Clinical Social Work Associate, LMSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (541) 305-8696
Location
Additional Location
Astoria, OR 97103
(541) 305-8696Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Samantha Brownell
Clinical Social Work Associate, LMSW
Call for a free consultation now - (541) 305-8696