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Samuel Higgerson
Compassionate LCSW blending evidence-based care
LCSW Illinois
- Experience
- 8 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Samuel
Samuel Higgerson is an Illinois-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal challenges. He draws on eight years of professional experience to support clients working through relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, anger and motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
Background and approach
Samuel emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental approach that encourages honest discussion of thoughts and feelings. In sessions he aims to create an open atmosphere where clients can explore practical steps and personal meaning alongside emotional processing.
His practice integrates cognitive and behavioral strategies with acceptance-based and attachment-informed perspectives to tailor care to each person’s needs. Samuel recognizes that starting therapy requires courage and centers collaboration so clients can set goals, try new skills, and track progress at a manageable pace.
Approach to Online Therapy and Practical Methods
Samuel commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills to manage symptoms. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and learning to make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward meaningful goals, which can be useful for coping with life changes and motivation issues.Choosing the right approach happens collaboratively. The therapist will discuss your concerns, preferences, and goals to determine which combination of methods fits best, and will adjust the plan as you progress to ensure the work remains aligned with what matters to you.
Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life is busy or travel is difficult, and they allow therapists and clients to focus on skill practice, goal setting, and regular check-ins in ways that suit each person.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Samuel commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career and coping with life changes, among other areas listed in his profile.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
Samuel uses a mix of evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to match interventions to client goals.
How much experience does he bring to sessions?
He has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal challenges in Illinois.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LCSW and is licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149.022321.
Does he offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to the options listed.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English