- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Samina
Dr. Samina Long is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She brings nine years of experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem.
Her work often focuses on parenting concerns and family-related strain, and she also offers support around gender dysphoria, jealousy, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. She keeps sessions straightforward and goal-focused. Conversations are practical and collaborative.
Clients can expect a mix of talking through current problems, trying small experiments between sessions, and building clearer ways to handle upsetting thoughts and feelings.
Background and approach
Dr. Long uses techniques drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means she helps people notice which thoughts and behaviors get in the way, learn small changes that reduce distress, and set concrete steps toward what matters most to them.
Her approach is respectful and adapted to each person. She aims to make plans that fit daily life - whether that means short skill-building exercises, focused problem-solving, or longer work on past hurts. The emphasis is on practical tools parents and individuals can use right away.
People who prefer clear structure and measurable steps often find this approach helpful. Sessions are conversational but action-oriented, with space to process strong emotions and also to track progress over time.
What Samina works with
Everything Samina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Samina helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Gender dysphoria
- Jealousy
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Approaches Samina lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How ACT, CBT, and Solution-Focused Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Online ACT sessions often focus on small exercises and values-based goals that clients can practice between meetings to improve daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In virtual sessions this looks like identifying patterns, trying brief experiments, and tracking progress with homework that fits a parent's schedule. CBT is often used for anxiety, low self-esteem, and stress management.
Solution-Focused Therapy keeps attention on immediate, solvable steps. Online meetings using this approach tend to set clear, short-term goals and measure small wins from week to week. This can be especially useful when a client wants quick, practical changes in routines or interactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose or blend methods based on each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions start with what matters to you and adjust as progress is seen.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, while phone calls can fit a shorter break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can support quick check-ins, skill practice, and ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit into busy parenting and work schedules.
Questions people ask about Samina
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and issues with intimacy and self-esteem. Parenting and family-related concerns are also listed as specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, blending talking with concrete exercises. Sessions focus on small changes you can try between appointments.
What is her background and experience?
She has nine years of professional experience in mental health and practices as a licensed professional counselor. Her work includes a range of relationship and individual concerns.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential. The listing shows TX LPC as the credential and location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How does billing and starting therapy work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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