- CBT focused
- Trauma work
- Self esteem
About Samantha
Samantha Matesic is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, and an LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, practicing in Virginia with 14 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem. Samantha works with adults navigating the practical and emotional pressures of daily life.
Samantha uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based techniques to help people notice unhelpful patterns. She helps clients identify thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active. Sessions involve talking through recent problems, trying small behavioral experiments, and practicing new ways of responding between meetings.
Her background includes substantial work with people who have experienced trauma and with those managing dissociation, attachment concerns, and complex mood or personality challenges. She has supported clients dealing with issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, and caregiver stress.
In sessions Samantha aims for clarity and actionable steps. Conversations tend to focus on problem-solving, skills practice, and tracking progress over time. She also works with body image, codependency, communication problems, and commitment concerns.
For young adults, she can address leaving home, work or study stress, and the anxiety of life transitions. Parents reading this on a phone can expect straightforward language and clear next steps for how to begin. To start, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It uses short experiments, structured exercises, and homework to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. This approach is often useful for stress, worry, and self-esteem concerns.Trauma-focused techniques can include methods that help people process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of trauma reactions. Work of this kind often combines careful pacing, body awareness, and practice in grounding or stabilization skills to help a person feel more able to manage triggers and day-to-day demands.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Samantha will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most practical. That discussion guides whether a problem-focused method like CBT or a trauma-informed approach is used, and the plan can change as needs evolve.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut down on travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Talk with her about how to match session length and timing to your work, study, and daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address for young adults?
Samantha works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem. She also addresses related issues like attachment, abandonment, body image, and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and evidence-based techniques to focus on clear problems and skills. Sessions include talking through issues, trying new behaviors, and reviewing progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns, including trauma and anxiety-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Virginia.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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