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Online therapist

Samuel Higgerson

Practical support for stress and parenting challenges

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

About Samuel

Samuel Higgerson is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting concerns. He aims to make the first step feel less intimidating. Sessions are set up so clients can speak honestly about what they are feeling and thinking without a lot of jargon.

Samuel builds a steady, direct style in sessions. He listens first, then helps people try small changes that fit daily life.

Background and approach

He uses straightforward tools to manage anger, boost self-esteem, and cope with big life transitions. His training includes approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when those methods suit a problem.

These approaches guide practical exercises and conversations rather than abstract theory. Samuel has eight years of clinical experience working in Illinois. He holds the Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - license number 149.022321.

He offers sessions in English and uses a mix of talking and skills practice to address symptoms and daily struggles. People meet Samuel for focused, step-by-step work on issues like trauma, parenting challenges, coping with caregiving burdens, and stress related to work or health. He aims for clear goals and simple homework between sessions.

The emphasis is on tools people can use right away. To begin, he asks clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule time to meet. That initial step establishes priorities and helps shape a plan tailored to each persons needs.

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice stressful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then take actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, low mood, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches specific skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds affect current relationships and can help people improve connection and communication in important relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samuel will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. He may combine techniques and adjust the plan as progress is made so the work remains practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These formats allow people to meet from their home or workplace and to use short check-ins or regular sessions as needed. The goal is to make it easier to practice new skills between meetings and to keep therapy consistent with a busy life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Samuel address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, relationships, grief, self-esteem, career changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, straightforward approach that blends listening with skill practice. Sessions focus on real-life changes and short exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
Samuel has eight years of professional work experience as a licensed social worker in Illinois.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - license number 149.022321, and he practices in Illinois.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet and work together.
How does cost and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to schedule.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English

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