- Client-centered focus
- Practical CBT tools
- Supports parents
About Samantha
Samantha DeJesus is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia with three years of practice. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and the everyday challenges that can lead to depression. She also supports parents facing parenting strain and those coping with life transitions.
Samantha aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She listens first and tailors conversations to each person’s needs. Sessions center on what matters most to the individual, whether that is building confidence, handling guilt and shame, or easing loneliness.
Her work combines client-centered principles with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches. That means she emphasizes understanding a person’s experience while offering concrete strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. The conversation in sessions is direct and down-to-earth, with steps you can try between meetings.
She encourages people to notice small changes and to set goals that fit their life. Samantha helps people clarify values and rebuild self-love over time. Her approach is collaborative - she and the client shape what comes next together.
If you are nervous about starting therapy, she acknowledges that first step is hard and affirms the decision to seek support. Samantha asks questions, listens closely, and works with each person to create a plan that feels realistic and useful.
How her approaches guide online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead. The therapist creates space for someone to tell their story, reflects what she hears, and helps the person decide what to work on. This approach is useful when a person needs acceptance, validation, and time to find their own answers.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to change thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to stress and low mood. CBT sessions often include specific exercises and small at-home tasks to try between meetings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Samantha works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. She will check in and adjust plans over time so the work stays relevant and useful.
Confirm the currently offered session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online care can save travel time and make scheduling easier around work or family demands. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when that better fits a busy day, or let someone focus on audio-only conversations if they prefer not to use video. Licensed professionals can help shape sessions so they fit into everyday life without adding more stress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Samantha address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on parenting concerns, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and building self-love.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends a client-centered approach with cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions emphasize listening first, then using practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience providing mental health support in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LCSW, and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.