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Samantha Lobenstein

Virtual

6 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Tennessee

In-Network

Accepting 5 Insurance providers

Meet Sammi

Whether you are a caregiver focused on the care of others, a high-achieving executive leader trying to manage the day-to-day without everything unraveling, or you are navigating a new medical diagnosis, including pregnancy or cancer, and aren't certain what comes next, I am here to help. I support people who feel like the world will fall apart if they let up the pressure they are holding, even for a moment—the "I'll just do it myself, I don't want to be a burden, I can't let anyone down" kind of people. You deserve this time, space, and support. I promise, the world will stay whole. I will hold it with you.

I promise, the world will stay whole. I will hold it with you.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Direct
  • Holistic
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Parents
  • Neurodivergence

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Relational
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Tennessee residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of my role as a therapist, I love supporting growing mental health providers. I have worked in both small start-up environments and large, fast-paced organizations, and the one thing that has remained consistent is my passion for supporting those around me and helping set them up for success. My brain is built for creating systems, and my heart makes sure those systems work for real human beings, not just numbers. I believe we should all continue learning as much as we can, so I spend a lot of time exploring and learning. When I'm not working or pursuing a passion project, I'm with my family. I have two littles (who aren't so little anymore) and a supportive husband who has been by my side for almost 20 years. We live in Nashville and love being silly, having dance parties, reading stories, and snuggling up for family movie nights. I also watch a lot of TV—from reality competition shows and psychological thrillers to cheesy dating shows and primetime dramas. I'm always a fan and happy to take new recommendations!

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#5302 • Tennessee • LPC

Education

MEd - Professional Counseling, Middle Tennessee State University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Samantha Lobenstein accepts BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Tennessee are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Samantha Lobenstein is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Sammi is licensed to practice in Tennessee, so clients located in Tennessee can book sessions. Sammi’s Tennessee license number is 5302, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Samantha Lobenstein has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Sammi’s education and training include MEd - Professional Counseling, Middle Tennessee State University. Over that time, Sammi has worked closely with Parents and Neurodivergence.

Samantha Lobenstein works with Parents and Neurodivergence and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, OCD, and Personality Disorders, among other areas. These are the areas where Sammi spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Sammi is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Samantha Lobenstein draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Relational, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Sammi’s style is affirming, authentic, direct, holistic, and solution-oriented. In Sammi’s words: “I promise, the world will stay whole. I will hold it with you.”

Samantha Lobenstein (she/her) offers therapy in English. Sammi identifies as White.

Samantha Lobenstein offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Sammi is licensed in Tennessee, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Samantha Lobenstein is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Sammi will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Sammi’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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