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Online therapist

Samuel Heastie

Practical support for family and relationships

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Samuel

Samuel Heastie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside relationship and mood issues. He brings eight years of clinical practice to sessions and aims to create straightforward, practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or changes at home.

Samuel uses clear communication and concrete steps so parents and partners can try new ways of coping between sessions.

Background and approach

Samuel emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered style. He works with each person to define what feels stuck and what a better day looks like. Sessions aim to teach useful skills while also noticing the deeper patterns that cause repeated conflict or emotional distance.

The work is paced to match the client’s goals and values, not a preset timetable. His background includes teaching and explaining concepts in plain terms so clients can use strategies right away. Samuel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address relationship strain, depression, low self-esteem, and family problems.

He also supports people dealing with attachment issues, blended family challenges, and problems that stem from family of origin. Additional focus areas include codependency, communication problems, commitment and infidelity concerns, and fatherhood issues. Samuel also has experience with hospice and end-of-life counseling, cancer-related stress, and substance-related problems.

Sessions are offered in English and Samuel accepts international clients. He uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and meeting formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Approaches for online family and relationship work

Samuel commonly uses evidence-based techniques that teach clear skills and target relationship patterns. One approach focuses on teaching communication and conflict skills that help partners and family members speak and listen more effectively; this reduces reactive cycles and makes practical changes at home. Another approach targets mood and stress regulation with short, teachable tools - such as breath work, behavioral planning, and routine changes - to steady mood and improve day-to-day functioning.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying concrete techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

Online therapy makes those steps easier to fit into busy family life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when it matters. Phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging let people check in between meetings or choose a format that feels less intense. These options support continuity and flexibility so families and partners can use therapy on their schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Samuel commonly address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, low self-esteem, and depression. He also works with issues such as attachment, blended family dynamics, infidelity, and fatherhood questions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Samuel uses a client-centered, collaborative approach that emphasizes clear goals and practical skills. Sessions combine immediate tools with attention to longer-term patterns.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of clinical experience and a background in teaching that informs how he explains skills and tracks progress. He also hosts a relationship-focused podcast.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) with license FL LCSW SW25731 and is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and Samuel accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexible options for different needs.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
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?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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