North Carolina, LCMHC #12038; Georgia, LPC, #LPC011648; South Carolina, TLC1292PC; Florida, TPMC4482
Samantha Speed

License:

LCMHC
Female
White
Virtual Only
Specialties
Anxiety, Spirituality, Trauma
Education
Master of Arts Counseling Psychology | The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 2015
About
Samantha Speed offers virtual therapy to adults throughout NC, SC, GA and FL. Her practice specializes in the treatment of anxiety (including people pleasing and perfectionism) and trauma (specifically religious trauma, deconstruction, and spirituality issues). She has been practicing psychotherapy for 9 years and truly loves the work she gets to do as a therapist. Sam utilizes a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach while providing compassionate accountability for the clients she serves. She believes that anxiety and trauma do not have to define you--it can be the starting point of your journey towards growth and healing on your terms. Her services are private pay and can be utilized in the comfort of your home via telehealth. Reach out today to schedule a free fifteen minute consultation call!
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Message to clients
Welcome to therapy! This is a journey that can take you on a wild ride--one where you will feel and experience so much, and can take you to the greatest places of growth and healing. Whether you are navigating anxiety because of perfectionism or people pleasing, or you have dealt with the challenges of existential questions and meaning after experiencing religious trauma and/or deconstruction, you can be rest assured that this is a safe place for you to land while you work through the tough parts. Here you will find safety to process the hard things, while being challenged with compassionate accountability along the way. I know you can get through this because you're not alone in this journey through.
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Race and ethnicity
White
Cultural and experiential knowledge
White culture
Languages spoken
English
Spiritual knowledge
Christianity, Mormonism, Non-religious (Agnosticism, Atheism, Secular)
Location
Specialties
Anxiety, Spirituality, Trauma
Additional areas of focus
Abuse, Burnout, Caring professionals (doctors, therapists, etc.), Depression, Existential questioning, First responders, Gender identity, Grief and/or loss, Highly sensitive people, Intercultural/interfaith relationships, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Life transitions, Midlife stress, Mindfulness and/or meditation, Panic attacks, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Racial/cultural identity, Self esteem/self worth, Social anxiety, Stress
Therapeutic style
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Affirming, Challenging, Conversational
Modalities
Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Internal family systems (IFS), Narrative, Psychodynamic, Solution-focused brief therapy, Trauma-focused, Strength-based therapy
Cost
$180
/Individual Session
/Couples Session
$195
/Family Session
Sliding scale
Offers sliding scale spots
Insurance accepted
Works with your out of network benefits to get you reimbursed for therapy
Click here to check your benefits with our free out of network benefits checker
Emily Reiner, LPC
Sam is empathetic and knowledgeable. She will meet you where you are and walk along side you as you heal.
Kim D Lareau, LPC
Sam is an amazing therapist! She has sought out trainings and consultation to continue providing incredible work with the clients that she serves. She is an expert in supporting clients process and figure out next steps in religious trauma, anxiety, and people-pleasing.
Danielle Brooks, LPC
Sam is my go-to referral for religious trauma and spiritual abuse recovery. She's also a great clinician to consult with on this topic and other like perfectionism and trauma. I appreciate having her as a trusted colleague!
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