- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-focused work
- Life purpose support
About Samantha
Samantha Kwasniuk is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and the strain of life changes. Samantha also lists compassion fatigue and life purpose among her areas of focus.
Samantha centers sessions on the person's own experience and strengths. She treats people as experts in their lives and offers practical ways to address what feels stuck. Conversations focus on clear goals, small steps, and learning skills that can be used between meetings.
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns, test new ways of thinking, and change behaviors that get in the way. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past events are interfering with day-to-day life, helping people reduce distress and regain a sense of control over reactions.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Samantha talks through current problems, builds coping skills, and practices strategies together in session. She encourages people to try small changes and to notice what helps and what does not.
People who come for help often need direction after a change in work, relationship, or health. Samantha helps clarify what matters most now and works with each person to set realistic next steps. She offers support while people test out new ways of handling stress and uncertainty.
How Samantha applies therapeutic approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building on what a person already knows about themselves. The therapist follows the client's concerns and supports clear decision-making, which can help when someone feels unsure about next steps after a life change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together. It teaches practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which is useful for stress, panic, and social anxiety. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses how past events affect current reactions and helps reduce intense responses to reminders of those events.
Picking the right approach is a collaborative part of the work. Samantha will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then recommend ways to proceed. She adjusts strategies over time based on what the person finds helpful.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If a quieter setting, fewer visual demands, or a shorter contact is more practical, those options can be discussed when scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include attachment, caregiver stress, life purpose, and workplace issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach that builds on a client's strengths and focuses on practical skills. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify thinking patterns and test new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as a counselor. That experience has included helping people manage anxiety, trauma reactions, and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Check the therapist's profile for up-to-date details.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm exact pricing during the sign-up steps.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Those steps begin the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.