How Samantha works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- North Dakota, Minnesota
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Samantha
Samantha Plumski is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and life changes. She works with clients facing depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship and parenting worries, and other mood or adjustment concerns. Samantha uses a respectful, down-to-earth style that aims to make difficult conversations easier to start.
She begins by listening closely to what matters most to each person.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps and on building strengths people already have. Samantha adapts the pace and focus to each client so conversations stay relevant and manageable. Samantha draws on several approaches to guide work in sessions.
She uses client-centered methods to keep the client's priorities central. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for emotion regulation and managing impulsivity.
For those coping with trauma, Samantha may include EMDR elements alongside mindfulness tools to reduce the intensity of painful memories. She also supports people dealing with caregiving strain, chronic health issues, aging concerns, and social anxiety. Her goal is to help people feel steadier and more able to handle everyday demands.
Samantha holds licenses in North Dakota and Minnesota - LCSW and LICSW. She focuses on clear, practical work and a respectful atmosphere where people can move toward change at their own pace.
What Samantha works with
Everything Samantha lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Samantha's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Emptiness
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Samantha lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic Approaches Used in Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's priorities and values. It means sessions follow what the client brings and build on their existing strengths to make progress on real problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and tests small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsive actions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as things change so the work stays practical and reachable.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when typing is preferred. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Samantha
What kinds of problems does Samantha help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, and major life changes. She also supports concerns like ADHD, relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, and career worries.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is warm and straightforward. She listens first, then helps clients set practical goals and build usable skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings. That background informs her work with a wide range of emotional and adjustment challenges.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in North Dakota. The profile lists her professional licenses as ND LCSW and MN LICSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use?
She works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are part of a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.