- Focus on men's wellbeing
- Practical coping skills
- Open nonjudgmental space
About Samuel
Samuel Higgerson is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on men's wellbeing and related concerns. He aims to make the first steps into therapy easier by listening, answering questions, and helping people feel more comfortable about getting started.
Samuel works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship strain. He also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, intimacy concerns, and self-esteem struggles. He can help with career stress, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and life transitions as well.
In sessions Samuel prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. He uses straightforward conversation to help people name what matters to them. He focuses on practical skills as well as understanding patterns that keep someone stuck.
His approach draws on several methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Those approaches guide how he builds goals, teaches coping tools, and supports emotional regulation.
Samuel has eight years of professional experience and holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - credential in Illinois. People who choose to work with him typically begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session to see if the fit feels right.
How Samuel's approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and coach toward actions that reflect personal values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through clear, practical exercises that target symptoms like anxiety and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy, trust, and relationship strain.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Samuel works with each person to identify goals and preferences and then tailors techniques from these approaches. He encourages checking in about what helps and adjusting the plan as needed so the work fits the client's life and aims.
Confirm the specific session formats Samuel currently offers before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter follow-up check-ins when needed. Depending on offered formats, online work can let people practice skills between meetings and bring real-life situations into conversation for immediate feedback.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Samuel commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, grief, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among other areas.
What is Samuel's general therapeutic style?
He creates an open, nonjudgmental environment and focuses on straightforward conversation. Sessions combine practical coping skills with exploring patterns that affect daily life.
How much experience does he have?
Samuel has eight years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - credential and is licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Samuel?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and 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.