- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Samantha
Samantha DeJesus is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia with three years of professional experience. She focuses on clear, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or parenting pressures. Samantha keeps conversations straightforward and respectful so people can start where they are.
She uses a client-centered style that listens first and adapts to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used when helpful to untangle unhelpful thoughts and build different behaviors.
Background and approach
Sessions move at a pace set by the client and focus on small, usable steps. Samantha often helps people who struggle with self-esteem, motivation, guilt, shame, and loneliness. She also supports those working through life changes and searching for greater self-love or purpose.
The work combines practical tools with space to talk through strong emotions. In sessions she aims to make plans that feel doable. That might mean short coping strategies for stressful moments or longer work on thought patterns that keep someone stuck.
The emphasis is on real-life strategies that fit daily routines. Samantha encourages people to be part of planning their care. She explains options, checks in about what’s working, and adjusts the plan as needed.
The goal is steady progress rather than overnight fixes.
What Samantha works with
Everything Samantha lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Samantha helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
Approaches Samantha lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Samantha’s Approaches Work Online
Samantha uses client-centered therapy to prioritize the person’s experience. That means sessions begin with listening to what matters most and tailoring conversation and goals around those priorities. Client-centered work helps when someone needs a respectful space to sort feelings and decide next steps.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. CBT offers practical exercises and small experiments clients can try between sessions. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and repeated unhelpful thinking patterns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Samantha will discuss different methods, check what fits your goals and comfort level, and adjust the plan as you progress. Together you decide whether short-term skill work, ongoing sessions, or a mix makes the most sense.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets conversations feel closer to in-person. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins or when typing helps organize thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Samantha
What concerns does Samantha focus on?
Samantha works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting-related worries, and self-esteem issues. She also addresses guilt, shame, isolation, life purpose, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and straightforward. She listens first, then uses clear techniques such as CBT when they fit the client’s goals.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has three years of professional experience working with adults facing emotional and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
The therapist is licensed in Virginia and practices as an LCSW within that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.
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