- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- CBT and client-centered
About Samantha
Samantha DeJesus is a Virginia Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and motivation struggles. Samantha also addresses feelings of guilt, isolation, questions about life purpose, and challenges around self-love.
Samantha keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what matters most, then helps people name small, workable steps. Conversations focus on current problems and skills that can make daily life more manageable. She draws on Client-Centered methods to prioritize the client's perspective and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at unhelpful thinking patterns and behavior.
In sessions about parenting, Samantha talks through specific routines, expectations, and stressors that can ease day-to-day pressure. When someone is wrestling with life purpose or low motivation, she helps clarify priorities and breaks larger goals into concrete actions. For depression and anxiety, she mixes problem-focused strategies with ways to shift thoughts that keep people stuck.
Samantha explains options and invites feedback so the plan changes as needs change. She aims for clear steps rather than abstract theory. Her style is direct and respectful, with an emphasis on practical tools people can try between meetings.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Because sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, Samantha discusses how the plan fits each person's circumstances before moving forward.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Samantha uses Client-Centered Therapy to center the client's perspective and priorities. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and letting the client's own goals guide the work. It can be useful when someone needs to sort out values, parenting questions, or life purpose concerns.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety and depression. CBT breaks problems into small parts and tests changes through practical exercises and experiments between sessions. This approach is helpful for stress, low motivation, and managing anxious thoughts.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Samantha will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The process involves checking in on what works and reshaping the focus as needed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten a check-in when time is tight, or reduce travel time. Samantha will review practical scheduling and format details when you complete the matching questionnaire and arrange your first meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, low self-esteem, motivation, and life purpose questions. Additional focus areas include guilt, shame, isolation, and self-love.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a mix of Client-Centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to clarify priorities and test small, practical steps. Conversations emphasize real-world actions and changing unhelpful thinking patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience working in clinical settings. Her work has covered anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and motivation concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Virginia Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. The therapist will outline how sessions will be held when you begin the process.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees will be provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match your needs to her approach.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.