- Strengths-based support
- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-informed care
About Samantha
Samantha Kwasniuk is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. She brings three years of practical experience helping people who feel stuck by anxiety, stress, and life changes. Samantha centers each session on the person's goals and strengths. She speaks English and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable.
Samantha believes clients are the experts on their own stories. She uses that belief to shape conversations that are straightforward and respectful. In sessions she listens for what a person already does well, then helps build on those skills to reduce worry and increase confidence.
Her work often addresses anxiety, panic, and stress, along with trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with low self-esteem, motivation, caregiver strain, and work-related pressures. She helps people talk through feelings of guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Clinically, Samantha uses client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, and trauma-focused approaches. That mix lets her tailor practical tools and reflective conversation to each person's needs. She aims to make therapy feel useful from the first sessions onward.
To begin, Samantha asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Sessions are provided under a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Location and licensing are Pennsylvania based.
How Samantha's Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them notice their own strengths and values. This approach can help when someone needs a supportive space to make sense of anxiety or life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks worries and behaviors into small, workable pieces. It uses clear tools and exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills, which can be helpful for panic, social anxiety, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how past hurt affects current feelings and teaches ways to process those experiences safely and at a comfortable pace.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and try different strategies until they find what fits. Decisions about methods are revisited as needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in during a workday. It also lets people use tools and worksheets between sessions so progress continues outside the appointment. Licensed professionals can help tailor the practical details to a person's schedule and preferences.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Samantha address?
Samantha works with people facing stress, anxiety, panic, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also helps with related issues such as attachment, caregiver stress, workplace concerns, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She follows a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration, and combines that with cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused work to offer both practical skills and thoughtful reflection.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience working with people who struggle with anxiety, stress, trauma, and self-esteem concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; specific costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I start a therapy relationship with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.