Licensed to practice in Arizona and accepts 20 insurances. Specializes in Bipolar Disorder, Couples Counseling, Depression and 10 more.

Samm Panos

(they/them)

LMFT, 20 years of experience
Empowering
Solution oriented
Warm
VirtualAvailable

My father took us to Mexico and supplied families with food, shelter, and clothing, started a medical clinic, and provided an ambulance. He was a natural social worker, and I caught the bug. I enjoy hearing people's stories and working with them to use their strengths to make their lives better. I have worked i hospital settings, IOP, out patient settings.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

I let the clients tell me about themselves, what brought them to counseling, and how I can help.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I like to hear what the client's strengths are and build on those to help them look at possible solutions. I want the client to feel supported and have a relaxed therapeutic relationship. I ask the client how I can help and how they will know when they no longer need counseling. What will be in their life and what will they be doing?

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I have worked with cancer patients, Alzheimer's, anxiety, substance abuse, domestic violence, adolescents, postpartum challenges, epilepsy, grief, work-related stress, divorce, LGBTQIA and transgender clients, and inner child work.

Specialties

Top specialties

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Other specialties

ADHD

Addiction

Anger Management

Anxiety

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, strengths-based approaches, short-term therapy, and family systems work to support clients in reaching their goals.

, 5 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

June 23, 2026

Shers amazing g - Spot on!! Happy we found her. We got Lucky she totally get us!

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 6 with Samm

May 7, 2026

What I really liked about Sam was she asked the right questions and she listened and I felt very comfortable with her. I was worried about finding the right fit and she actually met the right criteria and I felt very comfortable. I’m so excited to continue therapy to get help from my marriage.

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 1 with Samm