Licensed clinical social worker recordMaine
Samantha Chaplin, LCSW, LICSW
Maine
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and behavior support
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in Maine
- LCSW, licence LC21722
- Licensed in Massachusetts
- LICSW, licence LICSW126148
- Licensed in Indiana
- LCSW, licence 34010992A
- NPI
- 1013243260
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maine
These details come from information Samantha supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT skills
- DBT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
About Samantha
Samantha Chaplin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Maine with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, and life transitions. She focuses on practical support for everyday problems like sleep trouble, anger, low self-esteem, grief, and coping with change. Sessions are offered in English.
Samantha emphasizes strength-based work. She helps people identify what already works for them and builds new skills from there. Her approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered methods.
In sessions she teaches concrete tools for handling strong emotions and managing unhelpful thoughts. That could mean learning simple behavioral experiments, practicing grounding and distress-tolerance skills, or using motivational interviewing to clarify goals about substance use. She also draws on neuroscience-informed ideas when they fit a person's needs.
People often bring concerns about relationships, parenting stress, ADHD symptoms, panic attacks, social anxiety, or aging-related issues. Samantha works with these topics by setting clear goals and practicing small, doable changes between meetings.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She supports people in choosing skills that fit their daily routines and commitments. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online intake process described on the site.
BHow sessions work
How Samantha integrates evidence-based approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building on a person's strengths. The therapist follows the client's lead and helps clarify goals and preferences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, which can help with intense moods and impulsive behavior.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Samantha will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily routines. The plan can change as needs evolve, and she uses short-term skill practice alongside broader problem-solving.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can be helpful for fitting therapy into busy schedules, shortening commute time, and making it easier to check in during a break at work or between family tasks. If a caller needs clarification about live sessions, messaging, or journaling options, they should confirm current session formats and scheduling details during the sign-up process.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maine, Massachusetts, Indiana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Samantha works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered work along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to teach skills and make practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a social worker supporting people with mood and behavior concerns.
Which credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Maine and also holds an LICSW in Massachusetts as listed.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers