Samuel Kurkiewicz, LMHC

Samuel Kurkiewicz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. He draws on two decades of clinical experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. He also supports work on self-esteem, career questions, parenting challenges, and life transitions.

Samuel uses straightforward, practical techniques in sessions. He listens to the story a person brings, then helps set small goals that fit daily life. He emphasizes skills people can use between sessions to reduce worry and build confidence.

Over 20 years he has worked with a wide range of concerns including communication problems, control issues, feelings of emptiness, and loneliness. He also addresses shame, guilt, impulsivity, jealousy, and struggles around life purpose and money. Coaching-style conversations are used when helpful to focus on motivation and goal setting.

His approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered methods among others. That mix helps clients learn new ways of thinking, accept difficult feelings, and practice healthier behaviors in their day-to-day life.

Samuel aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can try new skills without judgment. He encourages practical steps and honest conversation so clients can move toward clearer choices and steadier coping.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice difficult feelings without getting stuck and to commit to actions that match their values. Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience and uses empathic listening to help clarify goals and build self-trust.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Samuel will talk with the client about their concerns, goals, and preferences and then tailor sessions accordingly. Over a few meetings the plan can be adjusted so the work fits what the person needs most in their day-to-day life.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to get support between sessions. These options give flexibility to match timing, communication style, and comfort level while using the same therapeutic tools as in traditional sessions.