Samuel "Sam" Hackett, LPC - Therapist in Missouri

About Samuel

Samuel "Sam" Hackett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on practical therapy that people can use day to day. He draws on client-centered techniques and structured tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. Sam writes clear plans and coaches on small changes that add up.

He keeps sessions goal-focused and collaborative so clients leave with something to try before the next meeting. Sam frames therapy as hands-on problem solving rather than long lectures.

Background and approach

He pays attention to patterns like communication issues, attachment struggles, and feelings of guilt or shame. Together he helps clients notice what gets in the way and then practices new ways of responding. That might involve building routines, practicing conversations, or working through forgiveness and self-worth.

Over six years of work, Sam has combined counseling skills with mental performance habits to support clearer thinking and steadier emotions. He often helps people who want more consistency and purpose in daily life. Sessions are straightforward and focused on real-world changes rather than abstract ideas.

Sam typically uses short-term, practical strategies while staying open to deeper work when needed. He can discuss coping with life changes, loneliness, and rebuilding self-love. His approach aims to be understandable and usable on busy days.

Located in Missouri, Sam offers therapy in English and accepts international clients. He emphasizes flexible session formats so people can fit care into their routines. If someone wants help improving communication, managing stress, or finding renewed direction, Sam centers sessions on concrete steps and ongoing support.

Therapeutic approaches that work online and in life

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building the client’s own solutions. The therapist provides empathy and support while helping people identify their goals and small steps forward. This approach is useful for stress, depression, self-love, and finding life purpose.

The Gottman Method targets communication and relationship patterns. It uses specific skills and exercises to reduce conflict and improve connection, which can help with communication problems, attachment concerns, and rebuilding trust.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Sam will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try approaches that fit. He checks in and adjusts methods so the work stays practical and relevant to daily life.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to schedule sessions around busy days. These formats help people stay consistent with therapy, practice skills between meetings, and use support when situations arise. The flexibility supports trying new routines and applying strategies in real time.

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.

Gottman Method

A research-based framework for couples, focused on how partners argue, repair, and stay connected. Practical and structured, with exercises to try between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sam commonly address?

He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, and self-love.

What is Sam's therapeutic style like?

Sessions are client-centered and action oriented. He emphasizes practical steps, building routines, and improving communication through collaborative work.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of professional experience working with people on performance, stress, and emotional regulation.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

Samuel "Sam" Hackett is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credential MO LPC 2020014384, and practices from Missouri.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does cost work for sessions?

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

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Parenting issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Licensed: Missouri
Languages: English

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