Samantha Tatum, LCSW

Licensed in California · 9 years in practice

Samantha Tatum is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with nine years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 99259 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1447837737 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Samantha

Samantha Tatum is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with nine years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or big life changes. She aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who’s uncertain or hesitant about therapy.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can talk about thoughts and feelings openly. Conversations tend to be straightforward and practical, with attention to what is most pressing in a person’s life.

Background and approach

Samantha listens for patterns that are getting in the way and works with each person to find clearer ways forward. Her work often addresses coping with loss, motivation and self-esteem, ADHD-related challenges, addictions, career stress, compassion fatigue, and communication problems. She also supports people navigating relationship concerns, parenting stress, and issues related to sexual orientation and identity.

Samantha uses approaches that emphasize the person’s own perspective and practical skill building. She helps clients try out new ways of handling problems, practice different responses, and notice small shifts that lead to better day-to-day functioning. People who prefer a respectful, down-to-earth therapist who focuses on real-life solutions may find her style helpful.

She invites a collaborative process where goals are set together and progress is reviewed often.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Samantha lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Communication problems

Approaches Samantha names

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Online support

How Samantha’s Approaches Work Online

Samantha uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person’s experience and priorities, creating space to talk without judgment and helping clients name what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors; it’s useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation and practical coping skills, which helps when strong feelings or difficult reactions get in the way of daily life.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Samantha works with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. The client’s input shapes the pace and focus of work rather than following a fixed script.

Online sessions can take place by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and practice of new skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a session needs to fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to check in between meetings and to get support without scheduling a full-length call. These options help people balance therapy with work, family, and other responsibilities.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Samantha works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is person-centered and practical, focusing on listening closely and building skills you can use between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional experience working with people on emotional and practical life challenges.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed in California as an LCSW, which is a licensed clinical social worker credential listed in her profile.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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