- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Samantha
Samantha Plumski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW in North Dakota and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW in Minnesota with 13 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, grief, parenting challenges, relationship strain, ADHD, and other mood and life-change concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings to reduce overwhelm and regain control over daily reactions.
Samantha uses a person-centered approach that keeps the client's goals at the center of each session. She blends methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, EMDR, and mindfulness to address symptoms and patterns that keep problems recurring. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at skills people can try right away.
In sessions she works to identify triggers and build clearer routines for responding to frustration and anger. That can include learning grounding skills, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing distress tolerance, and rehearsing different ways to speak up. For people who have experienced trauma, she incorporates approaches designed to process difficult memories at a pace the client can manage.
Samantha also helps with life transitions, career stress, caregiving burdens, chronic illness effects, and attachment or relationship issues. She explains tools plainly and helps people test them in everyday situations. Progress is measured by what feels more manageable day to day.
Her work is offered in English and is based in North Dakota. Prospective clients are asked to follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's goals. The therapist reflects what is said and helps clients find their own solutions to anger, stress, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific exercises to shift unhelpful thinking. CBT is useful for anxiety, anger management, and mood problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness so people can manage strong feelings without acting impulsively.Finding the right mix of methods is a cooperative process. Samantha will discuss these approaches with each person, try strategies together, and adjust the plan based on what works and what feels comfortable. The goal is to match tools to your needs and daily life rather than forcing a single method.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. It can also allow for shorter check-ins on a busy day, sessions that do not require travel, or meetings that do not need to be on camera. Licensed professionals can guide how to use skills at home and build practices that integrate into everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
North Dakota, Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Samantha works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, grief, parenting strain, relationship issues, ADHD, bipolar and related mood concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a person-centered style and blends practical methods like CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness to teach skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and life-change concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds ND LCSW and MN LICSW credentials and practices from North Dakota.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with people who live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for people within the supported region.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your initial appointment.