- Thoughts and habits
- Trauma informed
- Practical tools
About Samantha
Samantha Matesic is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Virginia with 14 years of experience. She focuses on helping people notice and change the thought patterns and everyday habits that keep stress and anxiety active in daily life. Samantha aims to help people increase self-acceptance and make decisions that feel more aligned with their values.
She draws on approaches that attend to both thoughts and bodily responses to stress. In sessions she helps clients identify repeating patterns, build new ways of responding, and practice skills that fit into real life. This includes work on trauma, anxiety, and self-esteem concerns in plain, practical terms.
Samantha has worked extensively with people who have experienced trauma and with a range of anxiety-related difficulties. Her background includes focused work on issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, body image, and caregiver stress. She also supports people coping with dissociation, co-morbidity, and related challenges.
In the therapy room she emphasizes understanding how thoughts, feelings, and bodies interact. Sessions typically involve talking through recent struggles, practicing new habits, and planning steps for change that feel manageable. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People who come to Samantha often want clear, practical tools and a collaborative guide. She invites prospective clients to consider what matters most to them and to begin by taking small, concrete steps toward healthier daily habits.
She draws on approaches that attend to both thoughts and bodily responses to stress. In sessions she helps clients identify repeating patterns, build new ways of responding, and practice skills that fit into real life. This includes work on trauma, anxiety, and self-esteem concerns in plain, practical terms.
Samantha has worked extensively with people who have experienced trauma and with a range of anxiety-related difficulties. Her background includes focused work on issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, body image, and caregiver stress. She also supports people coping with dissociation, co-morbidity, and related challenges.
In the therapy room she emphasizes understanding how thoughts, feelings, and bodies interact. Sessions typically involve talking through recent struggles, practicing new habits, and planning steps for change that feel manageable. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People who come to Samantha often want clear, practical tools and a collaborative guide. She invites prospective clients to consider what matters most to them and to begin by taking small, concrete steps toward healthier daily habits.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Virginia, Florida
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches and online work fit together
Samantha commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches that look at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced ways of thinking, which can reduce anxiety and improve daily habits.She also uses techniques designed for processing trauma that focus on reducing the hold of traumatic memories and their physical reactions. These approaches aim to lessen distressing reactions and help people regain a sense of control over daily life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Samantha works together with each person to figure out which techniques match their goals and comfort level, and she adjusts methods as progress unfolds. Clients help set priorities and test approaches in small steps.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since current options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, require less travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with Samantha about what will work best for your routine and needs; she will help design sessions that slot into everyday responsibilities while focusing on changing thoughts and habits.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Samantha help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem. Additional areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, dissociation, and related concerns.
What is her typical way of working in sessions?
Samantha uses evidence-based techniques that address thoughts and everyday habits. Sessions usually combine identifying patterns, practicing new responses, and planning small doable steps.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with people on trauma and anxiety-related issues.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPC and an LMHC and practices in Virginia.
What languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.