- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Samantha
Samantha Kwasniuk is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and coping with life changes. Samantha also addresses compassion fatigue and related workplace stress.
She practices from a client-centered standpoint and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused methods. In sessions she treats the person as the expert on their own life. She listens for what matters most and helps people try new ways of coping and thinking that fit their daily life.
Samantha often guides people who carry guilt or shame related to relationships, faith, or past actions. She helps people talk through painful memories and unhelpful self-judgments without rushing them. Her focus includes attachment difficulties, forgiveness, control issues, and loneliness when these come up alongside trauma or anxiety.
Practical skills are part of her approach. She works on identifying patterns of thought and behavior, testing small changes, and building routines that reduce panic and improve mood. She also supports people facing caregiver stress and those struggling to find purpose after major life shifts.
Clients can expect a collaborative process that balances listening with concrete steps. Samantha aims to help people notice what is working, try manageable changes, and build on their strengths over time.
How her main approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people feel heard and clarifies the goals they want to work on, such as easing harsh self-criticism or deciding how to move forward after a difficult event.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice this means noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, testing small behavioral changes, and using exercises between sessions to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms.
Trauma-Focused Therapy targets symptoms that remain after traumatic experiences. It involves careful pacing, grounding techniques, and skill-building to reduce reactivity and make daily life more manageable for people with post-traumatic stress or abuse histories.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the early work. Samantha will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts pace and techniques based on how a person responds, and she discusses options openly so clients can help shape the plan.
The biography does not specify exact online formats, so confirm session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and be conducted without video if that feels more comfortable. Ask about session lengths and formats during the initial scheduling steps.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Samantha works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, attachment issues, and workplace problems.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses client-centered listening combined with trauma-focused techniques and CBT. The aim is to name harsh self-judgments, explore their origins, and practice different, more helpful ways of thinking.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years of professional experience working with adults on anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions. Her work includes supporting people with caregiver stress and compassion fatigue.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania. Sessions are conducted from that licensure location.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the selected subscription plan and location.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to scheduling and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.