Therapist
Samuel Higgerson
LCSW
Practical, down-to-earth therapy for life changes
Continue with Samuel
Opens BetterHelp in a new tab. There you can look at online therapy options.
Step 1
- Practical tools
- Warm listening
- Goal focused
About Samuel
Samuel Higgerson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, and difficult life changes. He speaks plainly and aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure. Samuel works with people on relationship concerns, parenting questions, and struggles with anger or motivation.
He emphasizes an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear goals instead of jargon. Samuel draws on methods that help people notice unhelpful patterns, build new habits, and reconnect with what matters to them.
With eight years of work in Illinois, Samuel has supported people coping with trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, and issues around self esteem and confidence. He also works with people navigating ADHD, attachment challenges, and autism-related concerns listed among his focus areas. He frames problems in everyday terms and prioritizes what a person needs now.
Samuel combines several approaches in a way that fits each person. He uses strategies from cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based work to change unhelpful thinking and to accept difficult feelings when needed. He also brings a client-centered stance that keeps the person's goals central.
People who choose Samuel can expect straightforward conversation, practical tools, and collaborative goal-setting. He encourages small steps and reviews progress as therapy continues. If you want to try therapy, he invites you to begin the process and see what changes feel right for you.
He emphasizes an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear goals instead of jargon. Samuel draws on methods that help people notice unhelpful patterns, build new habits, and reconnect with what matters to them.
With eight years of work in Illinois, Samuel has supported people coping with trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, and issues around self esteem and confidence. He also works with people navigating ADHD, attachment challenges, and autism-related concerns listed among his focus areas. He frames problems in everyday terms and prioritizes what a person needs now.
Samuel combines several approaches in a way that fits each person. He uses strategies from cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based work to change unhelpful thinking and to accept difficult feelings when needed. He also brings a client-centered stance that keeps the person's goals central.
People who choose Samuel can expect straightforward conversation, practical tools, and collaborative goal-setting. He encourages small steps and reviews progress as therapy continues. If you want to try therapy, he invites you to begin the process and see what changes feel right for you.
Step 2
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Step 3
How Samuel's Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on actions that line up with personal values so life feels more meaningful even when feelings are hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and habits. Both approaches can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samuel will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then use methods that fit those needs. He treats therapy as a collaboration and adjusts strategies as progress is made.
Please confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, avoid travel time, and keep continuity when schedules change. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that don't require being on camera, which helps some people stay consistent with care.
Step 4
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Samuel address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self esteem, career changes, and ADHD, among other concerns.
What is Samuel's style in sessions?
His approach is straightforward and collaborative, focusing on practical skills, clear goals, and open conversation without judgment.
How much experience does Samuel have?
Samuel has eight years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns in Illinois.
What are Samuel's credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with Samuel?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
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 Samuel?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Step 5