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Samuel Kurkiewicz

Samuel Kurkiewicz

LMHC

Florida

Motivation-focused counselor helping practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH24513
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Goal focused
    • Values centered

    About Samuel

    Samuel Kurkiewicz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. He brings two decades of experience helping people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and depression. He speaks plainly and offers steady support as people take steps toward change.

    He centers sessions on the person’s own goals and strengths. He uses Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change and to build motivation. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to match tools to what a person needs.

    Samuel helps people set realistic goals and work through life transitions such as career shifts, midlife concerns, parenting strain, and money stress. He also addresses communication problems, control issues, impulsivity, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and isolation or loneliness. His approach is practical and straightforward, with an emphasis on small, manageable steps.

    Sessions focus on where the person is now and what they want to change next. Samuel aims to create a calm, respectful space to talk through problems and try real strategies. He encourages clients to use their existing strengths while learning new ways to cope.

    People who choose him can expect clear guidance about goals, an emphasis on motivation and values, and a mix of talk and skill practice. He welcomes those ready to take action and figure out workable next steps.

  2. How Motivational and Acceptance Approaches Work Online

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person's own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to boost motivation and clarify goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samuel will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying Motivational Interviewing to build momentum, then adding ACT or cognitive-behavioral techniques to tackle specific patterns. The process is shared and practical, not one-size-fits-all.

    Confirm current session options before booking because the biography does not list formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins on a tight schedule. It also lets people use approaches like motivational interviewing and ACT without changing their routine, so skills and goals can be practiced between sessions.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    Parenting issuesDepressionCoaching

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    20+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does Samuel address?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career and life-change concerns, parenting strain, and coaching for goals.

    How would you describe his therapeutic style?

    He uses a motivational, person-centered style that helps people find their reasons to change while teaching practical skills when needed.

    What is his professional background?

    He has 20 years of professional counseling experience focused on helping people manage emotional and life challenges.

    What are his credentials and where is he based?

    He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.

    Does he provide therapy in other languages or to international clients?

    Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with him?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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