Samantha Toney

Samantha Toney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Florida who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, grief, and relationship concerns. She brings 15 years of experience to sessions and focuses on practical skills that make everyday life more manageable. Her approach is down-to-earth and goal oriented, aimed at reducing immediate problems and building steady routines.

She often helps people develop coping strategies for mood issues such as depression and bipolar disorder, and supports those facing substance use challenges. Samantha pays attention to how family background and cultural issues shape current struggles. She also addresses body image, self-esteem, intimacy-related worries, parenting stress, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.

Sessions emphasize clear tools and small steps that add up over time. Samantha draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and change behaviors. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them and to strengthen their motivation for change. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set short-term goals and build on what already works.

Her style is collaborative and strengths-based. Samantha looks for practical ways to use a person’s existing skills while teaching new ones. She encourages realistic plans and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People who are considering therapy are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on her availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and she conducts work in English from her Florida practice.

How Samantha’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then try small changes to test new ways of thinking and acting. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress-related problems.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on the person's own goals and reasons for change. It helps clarify what matters most and supports steps toward healthier choices, which can be useful for addictions or staying motivated with new habits.

Samantha sees choosing an approach as a team effort. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest methods that fit their situation. Goals, pace, and techniques are adjusted together as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it can save commuting time, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, and let someone join from another room when scheduling is tight. Talk with Samantha during the intake about what will work best for your routine and goals.