Samantha Plumski

Skilled clinical social worker focused on practical growth

LCSW, LICSW North Dakota

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Samantha

Samantha Plumski is an LCSW and LICSW with 13 years of clinical experience who supports people working through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, and a broad range of mood and adjustment issues.

Background and approach

She draws on a strengths-based, person-centered stance to create an atmosphere where clients can explore difficult feelings and life transitions without fear of being judged. Her practice also addresses issues such as bipolar disorder, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and concerns related to LGBT identity.

Therapeutic work with Samantha blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with a compassionate, client-focused approach. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness techniques as appropriate to each person’s needs.

Treatment plans are individualized and evolve from collaborative conversations that honor each client’s pace and preferences. Samantha holds licensure in North Dakota and Minnesota - ND LCSW 5708 and MN LICSW 18629 - and brings over a decade of experience helping people navigate change, loss, chronic health concerns, attachment and developmental differences, and caregiver stress.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online care

Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helpful for identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; CBT is practical and often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaborative goal setting to create space for clients to explore feelings and values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on skill-building in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and can be beneficial for mood instability and strong emotional reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Samantha works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, and then tailors a plan that may combine these methods. The aim is to find techniques that fit the client’s life and to adjust the approach over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow work to continue around busy schedules, caregiving demands, or geographic distance while maintaining continuity of care. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, process experiences, and support goal-directed change in ways that fit each client’s routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related mood concerns.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style blends a strengths-based, person-centered stance with practical, skills-focused techniques to help clients identify goals and build coping tools in a respectful, collaborative atmosphere.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 13 years of professional experience providing mental health support across a variety of concerns and settings.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds licensure in North Dakota and Minnesota with credentials ND LCSW 5708 and MN LICSW 18629, and her profile lists North Dakota as location.

Does she offer therapy in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for appointments?

She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How does payment and cost work for sessions?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes ADHD

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 disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-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