Samantha Plumski, LCSW, LICSW - Therapist in North Dakota

About Samantha

Samantha Plumski welcomes people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and other life changes. She offers a calm presence and straightforward support. Samantha is a licensed clinical social worker with both LCSW and LICSW credentials.

She works to make conversations practical and focused so parents can find day-to-day strategies that help at home. Samantha uses a person-centered, strengths-based approach.

Background and approach

That means she listens first, then helps you set goals that fit your situation. She also uses specific evidence-informed methods when useful, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Sessions aim to be collaborative, clear, and geared toward skills you can try between meetings.

Over 13 years of clinical experience informs her work in North Dakota and Minnesota. She tailors the pace and focus to each person rather than applying one fixed plan. Discussions may cover coping tools, managing mood swings, or addressing the impact of past trauma through methods like EMDR when appropriate.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered online through multiple formats. Samantha explains options and helps each person choose what fits their schedule. She frames therapy as a step-by-step process, not a single quick fix.

Her intention is to support and empower people as they work toward clearer thinking and better day-to-day functioning. Samantha strives to be practical, respectful, and steady while people make changes in their lives.

How Samantha’s approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your perspective. The therapist provides nonjudgmental space and helps you identify what matters most, which can be useful for sorting parenting concerns or life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Samantha may introduce simple, practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors between sessions to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills can be used in everyday parenting moments or during times of crisis to reduce impulsive reactions.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. Samantha collaborates with each person to match methods to goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something isn’t helping.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Video enables face-to-face conversation; phone works when screens aren’t convenient; chat and messaging suit short check-ins or ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family schedule while keeping the focus on usable skills and steady progress.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Samantha commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting, relationship issues, ADHD, bipolar, and related mood and emotional challenges.

What is her general therapeutic style?

She uses a person-centered, strengths-based style that emphasizes listening first and then setting practical goals together.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 13 years of professional experience working as a clinical social worker in Minnesota and North Dakota.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is credentialed as LCSW and LICSW with licence numbers ND LCSW 5708 and MN LICSW 18629 and practices from North Dakota.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 13 years
Licensed: North Dakota, Minnesota
Languages: English

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