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LCSW, LICSW

Samantha Plumski, LCSW, LICSW

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationNorth Dakota
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Samantha

Samantha Plumski is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, career issues, and mood disorders.

Background and approach

She also works with a wide range of related issues including attachment challenges, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, impulsivity, and social anxiety. Samantha approaches each person from a strengths-based, person-centered perspective and emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work.

She combines several evidence-informed methods to shape treatment plans tailored to individual needs, drawing on cognitive and behavioral strategies, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, DBT skills, and EMDR when appropriate. Samantha aims to build an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment and collaborates with clients to set goals and craft practical steps forward.

Licensed in North Dakota and Minnesota as an LCSW and LICSW, she brings steady clinical experience and a commitment to empowering clients as they pursue greater well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work

Client-centered therapy centers the person’s own goals and values, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and collaborative planning to help people feel heard and to guide personalized change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills and experiments to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be especially useful for intense mood swings, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Samantha uses an exploratory, collaborative process to determine which methods best fit a client’s needs and preferences. She integrates techniques as needed and works with clients to set clear goals, adapt strategies, and track progress together.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from different settings, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use tools like in-session skills coaching or messaging between meetings to reinforce progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Samantha commonly address?
Samantha works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, and bipolar disorder, along with several related focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices from a strengths-based, person-centered stance that emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while collaborating with clients to tailor treatment to their needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Samantha has 13 years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings and applying a range of therapeutic approaches.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed with ND LCSW 5708 and MN LICSW 18629; her listed location is North Dakota.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityEmptinessImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

North Dakota, Minnesota

Languages

English