Christa Samuels, LPC, SC | Psychotherapist

About Christa Samuels

Focus areas

Autism

Peer Relationship Struggles

Transgender Care

Divorce Counseling

Self-Harm / Injury

Women's Mental Health Issues

Learning Problems

Sleep Disorder

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Teenagers (13-17)

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Attachment-based

Emotionally Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Gottman Method

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Christa Samuels

Hi there, I'm Christa! I’m honored to walk alongside you on your wellness journey. At Lightwork Empowered, I help clients strengthen their emotional resilience, understand their experiences, and create lasting change. Together, we’ll work toward a healthier, more empowered version of you. My focus Whether you're an adolescent navigating big emotions, an adult working to manage stress or trauma, or a family striving to communicate and reconnect. I provide a calm, supportive space where you can slow down, feel understood, and learn practical tools to manage life’s challenges. My approach In our work together, you can expect a balance of structure and openness. I help you understand the “why” behind your thoughts and emotions while teaching tools that support real‑life progress. Sessions are interactive, reflective, and focused on helping you strengthen your resilience, improve emotional regulation, and move toward the life you want My communication style Clients can expect a tone in therapy that is calm, steady, and genuinely supportive, helping clients feel safe enough to open up at their own pace. I communicate with warmth and clarity—offering gentle guidance, asking thoughtful questions, and giving clients space to reflect without pressure. My journey to mental healthcare I was drawn to this work because I’ve always had a deep desire to understand people and help them feel seen, supported, and capable of healing. My journey in the mental health field began long before I earned any degrees—it grew from witnessing how powerful it can be when someone finally feels heard. My goals for you Clients set and reach treatment goals with a process that is clear, collaborative, and grounded in their real‑life needs. Early in treatment, you work with clients to identify what they want to change and break these goals into manageable, achievable steps. I check in regularly, celebrate progress, and adjust goals as life shifts and needs change.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - South Carolina

Education and training

Walden University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1235920604

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Christa Samuels?

Generally, Christa Samuels has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Christa Samuels's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Christa Samuels accepting new patients?

Christa Samuels generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Christa Samuels's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Christa Samuels accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Christa Samuels online?

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What practice does Christa Samuels work with?

Christa Samuels works with Rula Health - South Carolina.

What are common reasons for patients to see Christa Samuels?

Christa Samuels frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Christa Samuels on their profile.