About Samina
Dr. Samina Long is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, and concerns around intimacy, parenting, and self-esteem.
Her approach is respectful and direct, aimed at practical help rather than medical jargon. Samina adapts sessions to each person's needs. She uses clear conversation to identify what matters most and then works with straightforward steps to make change possible.
How Samina works
She pays attention to relationships and everyday pressures, and she takes care to listen before suggesting strategies. Her work includes addressing family tension and parenting challenges in ways that fit daily life. She also supports people navigating gender dysphoria, jealousy, and polyamory or non-monogamous relationships, offering focused discussion and problem-solving.
When trauma or grief is present, she balances safety and pacing with concrete coping tools. Samina commonly uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape sessions. That mix lets her combine present-moment awareness, practical behavior changes, and goal-focused planning depending on each person's needs.
Her style is collaborative and paced to the client. She aims for sessions that leave people with clear next steps, whether that means new ways to manage anxiety or specific plans for improving family interactions. Samina works in English and provides online formats to fit different schedules.
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What Samina works with
The areas below are the ones Samina selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
Also listed
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Jealousy
- Parenting issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
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Online support options
How approach choice meets online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and when someone wants to live more in line with what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and testing new ways of responding; it often helps with anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem problems. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on current strengths and small changes that move a person toward specific goals rather than dwelling on the past.Choosing the right approach is something the therapist does together with each client. She will talk about goals, try out methods, and adjust the plan based on what works and what feels comfortable. That collaborative process helps match techniques to the person's priorities and pace.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit real life. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can be helpful for shorter check-ins, quick problem-solving, or for people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, family, and other commitments.
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