Samantha Matesic

Samantha Matesic is a licensed professional counselor and licensed mental health counselor with 14 years of clinical experience in Virginia. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. Samantha speaks English and frames sessions around clear, usable skills rather than jargon. Her work often centers on spotting repeated patterns that get in the way of day-to-day life. She helps people name those patterns, try small changes, and notice what shifts. That practical emphasis is paired with attention to how the body and mind affect one another. Samantha has a background supporting people who have experienced trauma and also helps with related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, dissociation, and caregiver stress. She also supports people coping with body image, codependency, communication problems, and the stress that comes after disasters. In sessions she aims to boost confidence and help people make clearer choices that match their values. Clients are invited to learn practical strategies for managing anxiety and to develop skills that fit their daily routines. To start, Samantha asks questions to understand what matters most and then works together on achievable steps toward change. Her style blends focused skill-building with careful attention to each person’s story, so progress is steady and personal.

How evidence-based techniques fit into online care

Many of Samantha's approaches use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking patterns and the body-mind connection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching concrete tools for managing anxiety and improving mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing supports people who have experienced trauma by helping them process distressing memories in a paced way that aims to reduce their emotional intensity.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Samantha works with each person to pick techniques that match their goals, needs, and comfort level, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. The focus is on practical steps that fit a person's life rather than a fixed protocol.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use therapy during breaks or between commitments. Licensed professionals can support the same kinds of therapeutic work online as in person when the approach fits the person and the circumstances.