- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- ACT and CBT methods
About Samuel
Samuel Higgerson is an Illinois LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with eight years of professional experience. He works with adults who feel stuck after changes at work, in relationships, or with their health. Samuel helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, and shifts in life direction.
Samuel focuses on practical conversation and problem solving in sessions. He listens to what matters most and helps people notice patterns that get in the way. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change how they respond to difficult thoughts and feelings.
Clients often bring concerns about relationships, intimacy, family dynamics, grief, and career decisions. Samuel also supports people dealing with ADHD, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and body image or self-esteem struggles. He talks through skills for managing stress, communication, and coping during transitions.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Samuel draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered work when exploring how early bonds affect current relationships. He may introduce DBT skills for emotion regulation when anger or intense feelings are central.
He asks practical questions about daily routines, responsibilities, and what has helped before. The site’s booking flow starts with a short matching questionnaire to schedule an initial session and to confirm session options and costs. Samuel offers services in English and practices in Illinois.
How Samuel applies therapeutic approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small, practical actions that move someone toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and introduces clear exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns shape current connections and communication, useful when relationship issues or intimacy concerns are central.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Samuel will discuss your concerns and preferences and suggest which methods to try. He adapts exercises and pacing so the approach fits the problem you bring and the goals you set together.
The site asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session, which is how people begin the process. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options and timing before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments, and they allow for shorter check-ins or longer focused work when needed.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, relationships, grief, self-esteem, career questions, and related life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical conversation and skill-building. Approaches include ACT, CBT, Attachment-Based, Client-Centered work, and DBT skills when useful.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with people on relationship and life transition concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What do sessions cost?
Costs vary by location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.