Samantha Huston
MS, LCPC

I began my career in mental health 20 years ago and have extensive experience working with all ages. I am a goal oriented therapist committed to supporting my clients as they develop a life that has meaning and purpose and is driven by their values. I take a neuroscientific and person centered approach working with those managing symptoms related to OCD and other anxiety related issues, ADHD, and phobias. I also enjoy supporting those going through life transitions, divorce, healing from trauma, and women’s health issues. I provide a warm nonjudgmental atmosphere in which clients can safely explore and work through feelings, thoughts, images, and beliefs – conscious or unconscious – which may prevent them from reaching their full potential. I excel at infusing the counseling process with creativity, imagination, and humor along with using clinically tested evidence based interventions to help my clients meet their goals. We will do the work but we will laugh and have fun on the journey!

My work focuses on helping individuals gain a new perspective where they feel empowered to navigate life stressors with confidence, compassion, and inner peace. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to the therapy relationship where we work as partners taking time to understand how the brain works, identify patterns, and together create a plan to promote coping and support goal achievement. I use an integrative approach tailored to meet each client’s unique needs and preferences. I incorporate several evidence-based techniques including:

Modalities:

• Exposure Response Prevention(ERP)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Mindfulness

• Inference Based CBT (I-CBT)

• Habit Reversal Training

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Narrative Therapy

• Somatic Movement

• Nutritional Treatments to Improve Mental Health

• Attachment-Based Therapy

• Executive Functioning skills building

Speciality areas:

• Anxiety

• OCD

• Specific Phobias

• Trichotillomania/Excoriation

• Career Goals / Professional Exploration

• Life transition / Adjustment

• Identity Exploration

• ADHD

In addition to direct therapeutic work with clients, I provide clinical supervision and Continuing Education (CE) trainings for mental health professionals in the field.

Past Training Topics Include:

• Burnout / Workplace Wellness

• OCD assessment, diagnosis, and treatment

• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) intervention development

• Parent Workshops

• Intake Workshops

Current / Upcoming CE Trainings:

• Introduction to Treating OCD and Related Disorders in Private Practice

Samantha is in-network with BCBS PPO and Aetna. Her out-of-network fee is $160/hr.

Pronouns are She/Her.