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Samantha Plumski, LCSW, LICSW
North Dakota
LCSW in North Dakota - Stress and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Trauma informed
About Samantha
Samantha Plumski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licenses in North Dakota (LCSW) and Minnesota (LICSW). She has 13 years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, and related concerns.
She offers straightforward, practical work that focuses on thoughts, feelings, and everyday habits. Sessions include talking through specific problems, noticing unhelpful patterns, and trying small changes between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her approach alongside client-centered methods and skills-based work.
Samantha draws on a mix of methods to match what a person needs. She may use DBT-style coping skills for intense emotions, EMDR-informed steps for trauma processing, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. She explains techniques in simple language and recommends brief exercises to practice at home.
Her background includes more than a decade of clinical social work in community and clinical settings. That experience informs a practical focus on problem solving, emotion regulation, and everyday functioning. She also addresses lifespan concerns such as aging, caregiver stress, and chronic illness when they affect mood and daily life.
Sessions are conducted in English from her North Dakota practice. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online sessions that use structured approaches
Online work often uses clear, step-by-step methods to address current problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a collaborative working relationship so goals feel relevant and clear. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when emotions feel intense.Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Adjustments are made as needed so sessions stay practical and goal-focused.
Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists can assign short between-session exercises and use live conversations to teach and practice skills that transfer to daily life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
North Dakota, Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, anger, self esteem, career issues, and mood disorders.
How does she typically work with clients?
She focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, teaching concrete skills, and assigning brief practice between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used alongside client-centered and skills-based approaches.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of clinical social work experience in community and clinical settings, which shapes a practical, problem-focused style.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW in North Dakota and LICSW in Minnesota and practices from North Dakota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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