Samantha Plumski, LCSW, LICSW
Practical, person-centered support for parenting and life changes
Book with Samantha- Years in practice
- 13
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- North Dakota, Minnesota
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Depression
About Samantha
Samantha Plumski is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and trauma. She brings 13 years of clinical experience and approaches each person with respect and compassion. Samantha aims to make sessions straightforward and practical.
She listens first, then works with each person to set small, realistic steps. She focuses on strengths and builds on what already works in a person's life.
Background and approach
Her style is warm and person-centered. Conversations are guided by the client and shaped to meet specific needs. Samantha uses clear language and avoids jargon so people can act on ideas between sessions.
She draws on several methods to help with mood, panic, and relationship or parenting concerns. Techniques include cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thinking, mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity, and tools from dialectical behavior therapy to manage strong emotions. Samantha also has experience addressing trauma-related concerns using approaches that help process painful memories.
She adapts plans for people living with chronic illness, caregiving stress, neurodiversity, or mood disorders. Work is tailored so goals stay practical and relevant. Based in North Dakota, Samantha holds an LCSW and a LICSW.
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication styles. To begin, a short questionnaire helps match needs and priorities before scheduling.
What Samantha works with
Everything Samantha lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Samantha helps people with.
- 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.
How Samantha’s approaches fit online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, understanding, and responding to what matters most to the person. Online sessions allow the therapist to follow the client's lead while adapting the pace and tone to what feels right. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change patterns; many CBT tools transfer well to video or messaging formats so people can practice skills between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be learned through short lessons, coaching, and homework that fit into a busy life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samantha will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That collaborative process helps decide whether CBT, DBT, or a person-centered path is the best fit for your current needs.
Online therapy offers practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a camera-free session is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions, send short updates, or use messaging for brief coaching and reminders. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, and daily life while keeping progress steady.
Questions people ask about Samantha
What concerns does she help with?
Samantha supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting concerns, relationship strain, grief, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes strengths, clear communication, and collaborative goal setting to make therapy practical and focused.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working in clinical social work across a range of mood, trauma, and caregiving concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds an LCSW and a LICSW with licensure noted in North Dakota and Minnesota, and she practices from North Dakota.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability.
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