Samantha Furtek
LCSW, 10 years of experience
About me
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work. I am based in Illinois and have over 10 years of experience in many different capacities of the mental health field. I work with individuals (adults 18 years and up). I do my best to create a warm, inviting, safe, and judgement free environment.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we will start with introductions, go over confidentiality practices, policies, and the intake questionnaire. We will discuss symptoms you have been having, any current coping skills you are currently using, and your support system. I also like to discuss any prior history of therapy and talk about things that you might have liked or disliked. Together, we will work on what your goal is for therapy and how we can achieve those goal(s).
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
A strength of mine is I have worked in many different capacities of the Social Work field and thus I have worked with many populations, ages, and backgrounds. I approach my clients with empathy and where they are currently at in life.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I currently work with adults (18 years old and up).
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My treatment methods
Motivational Interviewing
Hello! I love working with clients on anxiety, depression, trauma, body image issues, and boundary setting. My communication style is warm, encouraging, and engaged. I will meet you where you are at and offer input. I fully believe you know yourself best and take that into consideration. We will work together on reaching your goals and help you achieve the life you want to live. When you feel stuck, I will empower you to keep moving forward. We all hit bumps in the road and that is okay!
Faith based therapy
Whether you are faith based or spiritual based, I meet the client where they are at and use faith as a main coping skill/support system.
Mind-body approach
Our mind and body are very well connected and many symptoms such as anxiety and depression can lead to symptoms we feel in our body. For example, heart palpitations, stomach issues, and more. My approach with every client is from a holistic perspective, with a mind, body, spirit focus.
Trauma Informed Care
I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). ART is an evidenced based treatment that utilizes eye-movement desensitization to reduce negative imagery, sensations and symptoms. This form of therapy is effective with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and other stressors. ART can be done via Telehealth.
Location
VirtualLicensed in
Accepts
1 rating with written reviews
July 8, 2025
Samantha is such a great therapist. She is very warm, very open, and very authentic. She allows you to open up at a pace that works for you. I consider her a hidden gem. She might be soft spoken, but she is razor-sharp, consistent, thorough, remembers all the details and is by the book. You won’t regret choosing her as your therapist.