Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Dakota
Samantha Plumski, LCSW, LICSW
North Dakota
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in North Dakota
- LCSW, licence 5708
- Licensed in Minnesota
- LICSW, licence 18629
- NPI
- 1184076473
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Dakota
These details come from information Samantha supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Samantha
Samantha Plumski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Dakota and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 13 years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She also helps with ADHD, LGBT concerns, relationship and family topics, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, and mood disorders.
Her approach centers on a person-focused style that uses clients' strengths. Sessions are practical and straightforward. Conversations aim to clarify problems and try steps that can make day-to-day life easier.
Samantha draws on client-centered methods along with cognitive behavioral techniques and elements of dialectical behavior work. She also integrates EMDR and mindfulness practices when they fit the situation. These approaches are used to address symptoms, patterns, and reactions that get in the way of functioning.
In session she listens for what is working and where things feel stuck. Together with the person she tests small changes and builds skills for managing mood, anxiety, and stress. She explains tools and practices in simple terms and checks what helps between appointments.
Her background includes more than a decade of clinical work across varied settings. That experience informs how she helps people manage chronic health or caregiving demands, attachment or developmental concerns, and the emotional fallout of trauma. Samantha works in English and is licensed in North Dakota.
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How Samantha Uses Therapeutic Approaches Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's concerns. The therapist reflects what she hears and helps people describe their priorities and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT tools can help with intense mood swings, impulsivity, and relationship strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Samantha will talk with each person about goals, past experiences with therapy, and daily challenges. She collaborates to decide whether client-centered work, CBT, DBT skills, or a mix makes the most sense for the situation.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a work break or reducing travel time. Online meetings can make it easier to practice skills between sessions and to apply strategies in real-world settings. Samantha uses these approaches to help people test small changes and build routines that suit their daily responsibilities.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
North Dakota, Minnesota
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are person-centered and strengths based with practical skill-building. She uses clear explanations and checks which tools are working between visits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional work experience in clinical social work across multiple settings. That background shapes how she approaches complex or long-running issues.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in North Dakota.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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