- Strengths-based
- Practical strategies
- Workplace wellbeing
About Samantha
Samantha Kwasniuk is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and the ups and downs that come with life changes. Samantha names self-esteem and confidence as frequent topics she addresses in sessions.
She works from the belief that each person knows their story best. Samantha emphasizes strengths and practical steps people can try between meetings. She aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
In session she centers the person in front of her and listens for what matters most. Samantha uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space, and she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. For people who have experienced trauma, she incorporates Trauma-Focused Therapy techniques to help process and move forward at a pace that feels right.
Her background includes three years of professional experience working with issues such as compassion fatigue, panic, post-traumatic stress, and workplace stress. Samantha also supports people dealing with attachment concerns, caregiver strain, communication breakdowns, and feelings of isolation or shame.
Samantha encourages clear goals and small steps toward them. She invites people to talk about what they hope to change and to try concrete strategies together. The aim is steady progress toward a more balanced day-to-day life.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and the person's own goals. Online sessions can recreate that supportive, person-focused space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist reflects what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying concrete behavior changes. CBT works well online because sessions can include structured exercises, homework, and review of progress between meetings.
Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process traumatic experiences at a manageable pace and build coping skills. When offered remotely, this work is done collaboratively and paced to the client's comfort level.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about problems, goals, and preferences, and then recommend an approach or mix of approaches. That collaboration helps tailor the plan to each person's needs.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, since the biography does not list formats. Many people find online work helpful for fitting therapy into a busy schedule, reducing travel time, and keeping appointments during work breaks or from another convenient location. Online sessions also make it possible to continue steady progress when life gets hectic, while keeping the focus on practical strategies and real-world changes.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Samantha commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, among other related issues.
What is Samantha's general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and the person's own goals, combined with cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Samantha has three years of professional work experience in counseling and related care settings.
What credential does Samantha hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Samantha is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.