Samantha Matesic

Samantha Matesic is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 14 years of clinical experience. She practices in Virginia and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. Samantha speaks English and focuses on helping people notice patterns that keep them stuck and find practical ways forward.

Samantha blends cognitive techniques that help change unhelpful thoughts with trauma-focused interventions to address painful memories. She aims to help clients build confidence and make decisions that match their values. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with an emphasis on small steps that add up over time.

Samantha has a long track record supporting people who have experienced trauma and those coping with anxiety disorders. She also helps with concerns linked to attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care, body image, codependency, and caregiver stress. Her work includes attention to dissociation, disruptive mood concerns, and complex co-occurring issues.

People who come to Samantha often want practical tools and clearer self-understanding. She tends to help clients spot repeating patterns, practice new skills, and notice shifts in daily life. Her approach balances working on thoughts and managing the body's reactions to stress.

To begin, prospective clients follow the site's Start Therapy flow to match with a therapist. Samantha asks about each person’s goals and tailors sessions to those aims. She describes the work as a collaborative journey where the client sets the pace and direction.

Approaches that guide online work and recovery

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It gives concrete tools for managing anxiety, improving mood, and handling everyday stressors. EMDR is a trauma-informed method that addresses distressing memories and the ways they affect current feeling and behavior; it is often used when trauma is a central concern.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, comfort level, and progress. Adjustments happen over time so the plan stays useful and relevant.

The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it easier to continue weekly work after a move. Talk with the therapist about what scheduling and session length will work best for everyday life.