Samantha Plumski , LCSW, LICSW

Samantha Plumski is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 13 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and major life transitions. She practices in both North Dakota and Minnesota and holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW, which indicate her licensure as a clinical social worker. Samantha works with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, parenting challenges, mood disorders, and concerns related to identity and self-esteem.

Samantha uses a strengths-based, person-centered approach, creating a respectful and compassionate space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs, drawing on a variety of clinical methods to fit individual goals and circumstances. Samantha emphasizes collaboration and practical skills, helping clients build coping strategies, manage difficult emotions, and navigate life changes more effectively.

Seeking therapy can be a courageous first step toward greater well-being, and Samantha aims to support and empower clients throughout that process. She focuses on building a therapeutic relationship grounded in sensitivity and respect while guiding clients toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Samantha draws on client-centered therapy to place the individual at the heart of care, focusing on empathy, respect, and collaboration so clients feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and challenges with mood and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be helpful for intense emotions and interpersonal difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Samantha works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Samantha is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or elsewhere, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.