Supervised by Sharon Bien, LPC-S
Post Oak Family Wellness • Houston, TX

Samantha Lubin (Binstock) is a full-time Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Houston, Texas, specializing in children, teens, adults, and families. With a warm, developmentally informed approach, supported by her M.A. in Education and Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Samantha creates a safe, comfortable space where healing and growth can take root.

She offers free consultations and sliding-scale pricing so that care remains accessible for everyone.

⭐ Explore Your Support Options

Each family’s needs are different. Here are the three main ways Samantha supports individuals and families:

🌿 Individual Therapy

For children, teens, and adults.

A warm, supportive space to talk through emotions, build coping skills, and navigate life’s challenges. Samantha adapts her approach based on age and developmental stage — from play-based methods for young children to mindfulness and cognitive strategies for teens and adults.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Therapy

For families wanting to strengthen communication and connection.

Family therapy focuses on the relationships between family members. Sessions are designed to help everyone feel understood, reduce conflict, and create healthier patterns at home — especially during transitions or emotionally intense seasons.

🧩 Parent Coaching

For parents seeking guidance, strategies, and tools.

Parent coaching is educational and skills-focused (not therapy). It helps parents better understand child development, respond to challenging behaviors, create structure, and build emotional safety within the home.

Workshops and Virtual Events

Covering topics such as parenting strategies, stress management, and emotional wellness.

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⭐ Not Sure Which One Fits?

That’s completely okay. Most people aren’t sure at first.
You’re welcome to explore your options — and Samantha is always happy to help you figure out what feels right for your family’s needs. Don’t forget to join our newsletter to keep up with the latest events and news.

⭐ Samantha’s Approach

Therapy with Samantha feels calm, warm, and supportive — a place where you can exhale and feel genuinely cared for. Her approach blends developmental expertise, clinical training, and a deep belief in meeting people exactly where they are.

Here are some of the ways she helps clients feel safe, understood, and able to grow:

🎨 Playful, Creative Activities

For younger children, play is their language.
Samantha uses toys, art, stories, and movement to help them express feelings naturally and comfortably — supporting emotional development in a gentle, child-led way.

🧠 Gentle Cognitive Support (CBT)

With teens and adults, Samantha helps untangle the worries, stressors, and patterns that may be creating tension. Together, you’ll explore healthier ways to cope and respond — always at a pace that feels manageable.

💛 A Client-Centered, Heart-Forward Space

Samantha’s presence is grounding, kind, and genuinely accepting.
She listens with care, honors your experience, and creates an environment where you can show up exactly as you are.

🧘 Cozy Mindfulness & Emotional Regulation

Simple, calming tools help clients of all ages feel more steady and centered.
These practices bring small, soothing moments into everyday life — especially helpful during stress or overwhelm.

🔍 Small Steps, Big Change (Solution-Focused Tools)

Life doesn’t have to be fixed all at once. Samantha helps you take gentle, meaningful steps toward relief and clarity, one moment at a time.

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🪴 A Blended, Personalized Approach

Most people don’t need to know the “right” modality — and you don’t have to choose one.
Samantha naturally blends techniques based on your goals, strengths, and needs. Every session is tailored to you or your family.

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What to Expect from Counseling

⭐ About Samantha

Samantha holds degrees in Psychology, Clinical Mental Health, and an M.A. in Education. She also earned her Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, giving her a deep understanding of early childhood development and family systems.

Her lived experience managing Mild Cerebral Palsy since childhood has shaped her empathy and resilience — qualities that shine through her work with clients every day.

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Samantha is committed to providing high-quality, ethical care to all of her clients.