- Collaborative
- Skills focused
- Nonjudgmental
About Samuel
Samuel Higgerson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Illinois. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Samuel aims to make the first step feel manageable and respectful for anyone beginning therapy.
He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through what matters most. Sessions focus on practical skills and honest conversation rather than jargon. The goal is steady progress a bit at a time, so people can use what they learn in day-to-day life.
Samuel blends several approaches to match each person's needs. He draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. He uses acceptance-oriented ideas to help people tolerate difficult feelings while moving toward valued goals.
Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationships and intimacy, helping people notice and change patterns that repeat across connections. Dialectical behavior techniques are used when people need skills for emotion regulation and managing intense moments.
Samuel has eight years of professional experience working with concerns such as parenting challenges, grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, ADHD, and issues around identity and self-worth. He frames therapy as collaboration, where the client’s goals direct the pace and focus.
People interested in exploring therapy with him are encouraged to consider what they want to change and what small steps would feel useful. This helps shape the first sessions and keeps work grounded in real life.
He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through what matters most. Sessions focus on practical skills and honest conversation rather than jargon. The goal is steady progress a bit at a time, so people can use what they learn in day-to-day life.
Samuel blends several approaches to match each person's needs. He draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. He uses acceptance-oriented ideas to help people tolerate difficult feelings while moving toward valued goals.
Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationships and intimacy, helping people notice and change patterns that repeat across connections. Dialectical behavior techniques are used when people need skills for emotion regulation and managing intense moments.
Samuel has eight years of professional experience working with concerns such as parenting challenges, grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, ADHD, and issues around identity and self-worth. He frames therapy as collaboration, where the client’s goals direct the pace and focus.
People interested in exploring therapy with him are encouraged to consider what they want to change and what small steps would feel useful. This helps shape the first sessions and keeps work grounded in real life.
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
How these approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and gently move toward values-based actions. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic health concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and trying small experiments to change them. It often helps with anxiety, mood, and stress by giving concrete skills to practice.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samuel will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and daily life. That means checking in about what feels useful, adapting techniques, and shifting focus when something isn’t helping.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, cut down travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when that suits the day. It can also let someone use video or audio depending on comfort and bandwidth. Talk with the therapist during the intake to decide what session rhythm and format will fit best.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Samuel address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, grief, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are down-to-earth and practical. He focuses on clear skills, steady progress, and open conversation rather than clinical jargon.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with a range of life and relationship concerns.
What credentials and region apply to this clinician?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; 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.