Samantha DuBose, LMFT
"Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.”- Brene Brown
209-839-7007
Get to Know Me
Invest in something today that your future self will thank you for!
Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to get into a career path that would make a difference in people’s lives. This interest led me to get a Master's of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. As a licensed Therapist choosing Teletherapy enables me to reach clients throughout the state of California. I am committed to the well-being of all my clients. I meet them with empathy and compassion to go above and beyond to walk with them on their therapeutic journey.
Have you found yourself feeling overwhelmed and looking for answers to life's challenges and changes? The answers start within and I can help you navigate change in your life in a positive and healthy manner. My approach is primarily cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) but I also incorporate the use of person-centered approach, Narrative, Psychodynamic, and Strength Based Therapies. Therapy is a healthy way to gain skills to better your life and cope with struggles.
I view therapy as a collaborative coalition and my role as a therapist is to help individuals process their life struggles and develop self-awareness. The process can be challenging and involves hard work and dedication. The outcome is rewarding and brings a person back to their values and unique strengths.
Who Do I Work With?
I have had the opportunity to provide counseling services to individuals, adolescents, couples and families. Committed to the well-being of all my clients, I meet each person or couple where they are in their unique circumstance in life. Providing empathy, compassion and a non-judgmental mindset. I walk side by side with each client on their therapeutic journey. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most important pieces of successful therapy. Building this foundation enables my clients to feel safe, trusting and comfortable in sessions. I have the experience working with individuals of various ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. From small scale circumstances, to traumatic experiences - my services are personalized to suit each clients specific, personal needs.
Individual Therapy
I am imperfect and vulnerable but I am also brave and worthy of love and belonging. -Brene Brown
If you’re looking for quality Individual Therapy sessions with a certified Therapist that cares, then you’ve come to the right place. I guide my patients every step of the way and implement various methods to help them develop new attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters. Schedule an appointment today and see what I can do for you.
LGBTQ Community
Connecting with a therapist who has experience and familiarity with the challenges members of the LGBTQ community youth and adults face can be critical to successful therapy outcomes.
In my therapy sessions, we’ll work to solve current problems and improve positive thinking and behavior. I will help you “re-frame” your reactions and provide you with valuable tools to cope with life’s obstacles. I’m confident you’ll find my personalized Therapy beneficial and inspirational. Get in touch to book an appointment.
Couples Therapy
Conflict is an opportunity to learn to LOVE our partner better over time! -Dr. Julie Gottman
Feeling a bit down lately and nothing seems to lift your spirits? It might be time to seek help from a licensed professional. My Couples Therapy sessions help patients develop positive attitudes towards life’s most complex and challenging circumstances. Contact me today and let me help you find the best in yourself.
Teens and Adolescents
Don't abandon who you think are, to become someone you're not meant to be.
If you’re looking for quality Individual Therapy sessions with a certified Therapist that cares, then you’ve come to the right place. I guide my patients every step of the way and implement various methods to help them develop new attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters. Schedule an appointment today and see what I can do for you.
Teens
I help teens who want to be confident and happy but feel stuck and overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, interpersonal issues, and depression. Teens are dealing with a lot of transition and adjustment issues since COVID-19. This has caused disruptions and lack of structure in their lives. Teens generally come to me because they are dealing with:
* Depression
* Anger
* LGBTQIA
* Anxiety
* Self-esteem issues
* Identity concerns
* Self-harm
* Bullying
* Grief
* COVID-19 adjustments
In Counseling sessions, I will help your teen build confidence, while understanding who they are, who they want to be and how to get there. Teens often comment they feel comfortable talking to me because I am genuine, friendly, and non-judgmental. I meet them exactly where they are in life and we walk their journey together side by side. Contact me today and let's start this journey together.
Couples Therapy
Never underestimate the power of making a few small, simple changes within your relationship to develop the skills needed to make your relationship flourish for many years to come. Increase your friendship and closeness by building a foundation on respect and trust. Many of us struggle with the ones we care about the most.
* Do you feel more alone with your loved one than by yourself?
* Do you and your partner have the same arguments over and over again with no solutions?
* Do you feel unheard and unappreciated (like a broken record delivering the same message over and over again)?
We are naturally inclined to form relationships, yet we often lack the tools to nurture them effectively. Poor communication can sabotage our connections, creating distance and increasing conflict. This cycle can leave us feeling isolated and unfulfilled. Contact me today, and let me help you unlock your best self and enhance your relationships.
Individual Therapy
Here For You
Looking for quality individual therapy with a certified therapist who genuinely cares?
You’ve found the right place. I’m here to guide you every step of the way, using various methods to help you gain new perspectives and understand yourself better. Through our work together, you’ll develop skills to shift your mindset and create positive changes in how you approach life’s challenges.
Schedule an appointment today and see how I can support you.
ITS TIME TO FEEL FULLY ACCEPTED FOR WHO YOU ARE!
LGBTQ COMMUNITY
LGBTQ AFFIRMING THERAPIST
Despite the growing cultural acceptance of diverse sexual and romantic orientations, gender identifications, there is still oppression, and discrimination of LGBTQIA people. Discrimination and oppression, coming out, and finding your “authentic” sense of self in the face of social expectations and pressures can lead to higher levels of depression, anxiety, substance use, and other mental health concerns for LGBTQ people.
Current research shows that youth who identify as LGBTQIA are at an increased risk of suicidal ideation and self-harm, particularly when they experience discrimination based on their sexual or gender identity.
According to a 2007 survey, students who identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender were almost ten times as likely to have experienced bullying and victimization at school and more than twice as likely to have considered suicide as their heterosexual, non-transgender classmates within the previous year.
"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind"
William James
Fee
My fee for individual and couples sessions listed below.
$200 Initial Assessment
$135 for Individual sessions (50 minutes)
$275 for Couple Sessions (75 minutes)
Payment
I accept most major credit cards.
Visa, Mastercard, American Express
HSA
I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you better understand my approach and to see if it is a fit for you. A free consultation is a chance for you to discuss some of your key goals and concerns.
Once you complete this consultation, you can schedule your first appointment. There is no commitment required to receive this appointment and if I am not a fit for you, there is no obligation to become a patient or schedule another appointment.
To schedule your free 15-minute consultation and get things started, please click the "start now" button below.
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure to cancel at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, you will be charged the full session fee.
Accepted Insurance
OPTUM:
*All Savers (UHC)
*Harvard Pilgrim
*Oscar
*United Healthcare
*United Healthcare Shared Services
*UHC Student Resources
*UMR
AETNA:
*Allied Benefit Systems
*Meritain
*Nippon
CIGNA
If you don't see your plan listed. Most insurances provides out-of-network coverage (most PPO's will provide something). I will work with you to help get reimbursed. If you wish to use your insurance to help with cost of therapy, I will provide a statement for you to submit to your insurer for reimbursement.
FAQs About Online Counseling
Learn About My Methods
Does Online Counseling Work?
Yes! With my online counseling you will receive the same excellent counseling service that you would with in-person counseling. By using cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative, collaborative and strength based therapies, I'll help support you through these difficult times.
How Does Online Counseling Work?
Having an online therapy session is easy! Once selecting a time for your online counseling session, you will receive an email with a link to my secure online platform. I also offer phone sessions too, if you would prefer to not have a virtual counseling session.
What Browsers and Devices are Supported?
Online counseling sessions are best experienced on a computer or laptop. Some browsers listed below are compatible with Doxy.me
Internet Explorer
Chromium Edge
Google Chrome
Safari
Firefox
If you're on an IOS device (iPhone, iPad) you will need to download Doxy.me which is available on the app store.
Is Online Counseling Secure?
Yes! The online counseling system that I use is HIPAA compliant with privacy regulations. This means that video, and chat communications can not be recorded. Online session are also encrypted and none of the data is stored anywhere at anytime.
Contact Me
I love helping my patients develop the tools they need to cope with all of life’s challenges. Contact me today to schedule your free 15-minute consultation to learn more.
209-839-7007
