Samantha Tatum, LCSW
- Anxiety and stress
- Grief and loss
- Life changes support
About Samantha Tatum
Samantha creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can share thoughts and feelings honestly. She collaborates with clients to identify goals, develop coping skills, and explore new ways of approaching difficult situations. Recognizing that reaching out for support requires courage, she offers steady guidance and encouragement throughout the therapeutic process.
Whether someone is working through a recent loss, struggling with low motivation, or adjusting to transitions, Samantha combines clinical skill with empathic listening to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Her approach centers on respect, partnership, and practical tools to support ongoing change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Samantha Tatum have?
Samantha Tatum has 9 years of professional experience.
Is Samantha Tatum a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds California license CA LCSW 99259.
In which languages does Samantha Tatum provide therapy?
Samantha provides therapy in English.
Where is Samantha Tatum located?
Samantha is located in California.
How can I work with Samantha Tatum as my therapist?
You can work with Samantha through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Samantha Tatum work with international clients?
Samantha Tatum does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Samantha Tatum cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and priorities, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals guide the work. It helps with stress, low motivation, and building self-esteem by emphasizing understanding and empathy.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to change them. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and coping with difficult situations by teaching tools for managing reactions and behavior.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies, teaching skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be particularly helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and improving coping during times of crisis.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Samantha works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to evaluate needs, goals, and personal preferences to determine which methods are the best fit and adapts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make therapy more flexible and accessible for many people. These options allow appointments to fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and support continuity of care across different settings while maintaining the same collaborative therapeutic focus.