Samantha Morrigan

Samantha Morrigan is a licensed clinician who blends warmth, humor, and straightforward talk to help people move forward. She holds an LCMHC and brings four years of clinical experience to each session. Samantha aims to make therapy feel real and down-to-earth for people who are worried or overwhelmed.

She sees people who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, eating and food-related issues, and shifts in mood or self-image. She also supports those coping with trauma, relationship strain, parenting demands, and challenges tied to ADHD and attachment concerns. Samantha has experience with clients connected to LGBTQ and neurodiverse communities and those who identify with internet, gaming, or alternative cultural scenes.

Her approach combines attachment-based work, client-centered listening, and practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She uses motivational interviewing to help people explore change and build goals that feel doable. Sessions are conversational and focused on small, practical steps clients can try between meetings.

Samantha mentions working with people on GLP-1s and medical weight management who notice body image or mood changes; she helps them talk through those shifts without judgment. She also helps with issues like codependency, communication breakdowns, and caregiver stress. Her style is straightforward with an open sense of humor when it fits.

To begin, people follow the Start Therapy process on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on availability. Samantha practices in Vermont and works in English.

How Samantha’s approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy helps people notice patterns in relationships and feel safer talking about strong emotions; it can be useful for issues tied to abandonment, attachment, and intimacy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and acceptance so people can find their own solutions; it supports self-esteem, identity work, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers hands-on strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and eating-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Sessions can shift over time as goals change, and Samantha uses short practical steps to test what works between meetings.

This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For people juggling medical appointments or medication changes, online meetings can offer continuity of care and flexibility without requiring a commute. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing, homework, and session focus to match everyday routines and responsibilities.