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Samantha Toney, LMFT

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing
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About Samantha

Samantha Toney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Florida who brings 15 years of clinical experience to her work. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, and a range of life transitions.

Background and approach

With a background concentrating on both individual and family systems, she emphasizes practical coping skills alongside exploration of strengths that have been overshadowed by current struggles. Her style blends structured, evidence-informed techniques with a collaborative, strengths-focused stance.

Samantha draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, Motivational Interviewing to strengthen resolve for change, and Solution-Focused techniques to set concrete goals and notice progress. She also attends to issues related to body image, family of origin, multicultural concerns, and women's issues when they arise in therapy.

Clients can expect a therapist who values partnership, helping them rediscover personal resources and develop strategies to reduce crisis risk while building a more balanced life. Samantha’s approach is practical and goal-oriented, aimed at restoring daily functioning and fostering resilience over time.

Approaches and flexible online care

Two of Samantha’s core methods are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and improve daily functioning. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversational style that helps people clarify their goals and strengthen motivation to make changes, which is often helpful for addictions and other behavior shifts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Samantha works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits best. She will explore a client’s needs, goals, and preferences and tailor techniques accordingly, often blending methods to match the situation and pace of change desired.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support without travel, allow for shorter check-ins or more in-depth sessions, and can help clients integrate new skills into daily life more readily by fitting therapy into their routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Samantha commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, relationship and family problems, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-focused, combining practical skill-building with exploration of personal resources to help clients move toward meaningful goals.
How long has she practiced clinically?
She has 15 years of experience providing therapy and supporting individuals and families through a variety of mental health and life challenges.
Where is Samantha licensed and based?
She is a Florida licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, credentialed as FL LMFT MT2997, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English; she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
She offers several online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflicts

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsMulticultural concernsWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Samantha can help with

Samantha Toney works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts.

Samantha works with people seeking help with growing pains, relationship problems, and substance use issues.

Samantha works with individuals and their families as they navigate the challenges of mental health issues (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder) and substance use issues.

How Samantha approaches therapy

Samantha's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Samantha is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Florida.