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Samella Jolly

Samella Jolly, LCSW

Wisconsin

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships

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Credentials check

Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Wisconsin
LCSW, licence 10231 - 123
Licensed in Illinois
LCSW, licence 149.031153
Licensed in Indiana
LCSW, licence 34012465A
Licensed in Iowa
LISW, licence 127301
NPI
1821669037
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Wisconsin

These details come from information Samella 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

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship concerns
  • Caregiver support

About Samella

Samella Jolly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana and Illinois with three years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and based in Wisconsin.

Samella works plainly and directly. She helps people name what feels most urgent, sort options, and build doable coping steps. Typical concerns include caregiver strain, family problems, attachment issues, and the emotional effects of chronic health conditions.

Her background includes work in medical social work, behavioral health, crisis intervention, homelessness services, child and family programs, and outpatient mental health. That mix shapes how she approaches practical problems, such as navigating systems of care, accessing resources, or managing caregiver responsibilities.

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, anxiety, and relationship patterns. That can look like practicing skills for everyday stress, trying different ways to handle difficult conversations, or breaking down large problems into small steps.

Samella takes a person-centered and trauma-informed stance. In sessions she emphasizes strengths, safety, and clear next steps. People often leave with concrete tools they can use between meetings.

To begin, readers are asked to use the site's matching process to schedule a session and complete a brief questionnaire. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.

BHow sessions work

How evidence-based approaches transfer to online sessions

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying different behaviors to reduce symptoms. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management and often includes short exercises between sessions. Motivational Interviewing centers on finding a person’s own reasons for change and can help with decisions about career moves, caregiving limits, or health behavior adjustments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their goals, daily routine, and preferences. That may mean trying a skill for a few sessions and then adjusting based on what helps.

Confirm the session formats before booking because specific formats were not stated in the biography. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and remove travel time. They also let people practice new skills between meetings in real-life settings. Ask about formats when scheduling to learn which options are currently offered.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, family of origin issues, and aging and geriatric concerns.

What is her therapy style?

She uses a person-centered, trauma-informed approach and draws on evidence-based techniques. Sessions emphasize practical skills, strength recognition, and clear next steps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience as a clinician. Her background also includes roles in medical social work, crisis intervention, and community mental health programs.

Where is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with LCSW credentials in IN and IL, and her practice information lists Wisconsin as the location.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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