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Affirming, practical counseling for identity and healing

Samaiyah Fullylove, LPC

8 years in practice · based in Arizona · sessions in English · 6 methods listed · online only

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About Samaiyah

Samaiyah Fullylove is a licensed professional counselor with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on creating an affirming, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about identity, relationships, and the weight of past hurts. Samaiyah aims to make therapy clear and straightforward so busy parents can follow along on a phone.

Her counseling style is warm and direct. She listens for patterns that keep repeating in relationships and daily life.

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Background and approach

Then she helps people practice different ways to respond, so old reactions stop taking over. Common concerns Samaiyah helps people with include issues around sexual orientation and gender identity, shame and guilt, abandonment and attachment worries, and challenges after trauma. She also supports people navigating adoption, foster care histories, multicultural stress, and communication problems.

Samaiyah uses a mix of approaches depending on what a person needs. She draws from client-centered work to make space for a person's story. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts.

For those coping with strong emotions, she brings in skills from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness. Therapy with Samaiyah moves at a practical pace. Sessions focus on small, doable steps.

Over time people build tools to manage difficult feelings, improve communication, and find clearer direction in life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says so they feel heard and understood. Online sessions use that same gentle approach to help people clarify values, identity, and what they need from relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In virtual sessions this means identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing new responses during and between meetings to change day-to-day reactions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Online delivery allows short check-ins and real-time coaching through text or live chat to reinforce those skills between video sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samaiyah will discuss options and try different strategies based on a person's goals, needs, and comfort. She collaborates with clients to adjust methods until something feels useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations, phone is good when bandwidth is limited, and messaging supports quick check-ins or practicing skills between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep up with progress over time.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?

She works with issues such as LGBT identity, abandonment fears, attachment challenges, trauma, communication problems, shame and guilt, life purpose, and multicultural concerns.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The style is warm and direct, mixing client-centered listening with practical skills. Sessions aim to identify patterns and teach simpler ways to respond in daily life.

What is Samaiyah's experience background?

Samaiyah has eight years of counseling experience working with people facing identity, trauma, and interpersonal challenges.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices in Arizona.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference.

How does billing and cost work?

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

How do I begin therapy with this clinician?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.