Family therapy and counseling in Augusta, GA

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing telehealth therapy for adults, pre-teens, and teens. I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and supported as we work through life’s challenges together.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Washington, DC, and Georgia. I provide telehealth services to clients, working with young adults and young adults specializing in anxiety and depression. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Feminist Therapy to help clients challenge unhelpful thought patterns, explore the impact of societal influences, and make meaningful progress toward their goals.

Hello! I'm so excited that you are here. Welcome to the start of something new! My name is Samaria Witherspoon, but I’m commonly known as Sam. I am an author, professor as well as the founder of Hidden to Healing, LLC providing individual, couples and family counseling to those that are struggling with trauma, anxiety, overall life satisfaction, depression, aggression, grief, substance abuse, and behavioral and emotional issues.

I bring a warm, approachable, and genuinely caring presence to my work in psychiatry. I am goal-oriented and thoughtful in my clinical approach, working collaboratively with patients to help them achieve meaningful and sustainable progress in their mental health.

I am known for my kind and pleasant demeanor, creates a comfortable, respectful, and supportive environment where patients feel safe, heard, and valued. Compassionate yet purposeful approach fosters trust, engagement, and positive outcomes in care.

Outside the therapy room, you'll usually find me at the gym, watching football, horseback riding, or near the ocean. I've traveled to more than 20 countries, and being out in nature is where I feel most grounded. I bring that same energy into my work: warm, direct, and real. I don't do stiff or clinical. I'm here to listen, ask honest questions, and help you sort through what's weighing on you. Whatever you bring in, you'll be met without judgment.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia and an out-of-state telehealth provider for Florida, providing virtual therapy for individuals and couples. I earned both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from University of Georgia. With over 20 years of experience, my background includes child welfare, medical social work, and family and individual therapy. Using a person-centered and solution-focused approach, I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, premarital counseling, and life transitions while building healthier coping skills and emotional wellness.

Thank you for reviewing my profile and congratulations on making this important first step. I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life.

I am a LCSW and a graduate of the University of Georgia. I am open minded, mature and solution focused. I look forward to working with you.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, negative thoughts, unhealthy relationships or the inability to say NO! Are you tired of feeling like nothing will change or your stuck in life because you don't know what to do to make it better? I focus on adults using CBT, REBT, Person Centered and Motivational interviewing to assist clients in learning more about themselves and their perspective on life. I have experience working with many different mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, stress, marital/relationship issues and career struggles to name a few.