Samantha Plumski , LCSW, LICSW

Samantha Plumski is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of professional experience, licensed in both North Dakota and Minnesota. She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW - titles that indicate advanced training and authorization to provide clinical social work and independent clinical services in her states of licensure. Samantha draws on a strengths-based, person-centered approach to help people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life transitions.

She creates a welcoming space where clients can share thoughts and feelings without judgment, and she adapts conversation and treatment plans to match each person’s preferences and goals. Her practice includes work with ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief and parenting challenges, self-esteem and anger management, career issues, and mood disorders including bipolar conditions. Additional focus areas include caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, attachment concerns, and social anxiety.

Samantha emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work and supports clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. She partners with clients to identify their strengths, clarify goals, and build practical skills so they can move forward with greater confidence and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Samantha commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR as part of her clinical work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship so clients can explore their values and strengths; it is useful for life transitions, self-esteem work, and building coping strategies. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it practical for anxiety, depression, and stress management. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact, which can be especially helpful for people with a history of abuse or post-traumatic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Samantha works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts the plan as work progresses. Licensed professionals often combine techniques to create a tailored plan rather than relying on a single method.

Online therapy with Samantha is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to access consistent care from home or while managing work, family, and other responsibilities, supporting steady progress even when life is busy.