- Guilt and shame focus
- ACT and CBT methods
- Parenting support
About Samuel
Samuel Higgerson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with eight years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, self-esteem struggles, and issues around intimacy and career changes.
He helps people name what’s happening and talk through it without judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, not on blame or quick fixes. He often blends approaches to match whatever someone brings to the room.
Samuel uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That means he may work on skills for managing intense emotion, clearer communication with others, and noticing patterns that keep problems going.
His background includes direct clinical work supporting people with ADHD, abandonment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image worries. He also addresses communication problems, codependency, commitment issues, and blended family stress.
People can expect a straightforward, conversational approach. Samuel helps clients set small goals, try doable tools between sessions, and evaluate what is working. To begin, users are asked to use the site’s matching steps and schedule an initial appointment.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking actions that align with personal values. It can help with persistent guilt, shame, avoidance, and motivation problems.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact, and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger management.
Attachment-Based Therapy attends to patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current trust and intimacy. It can be useful for relationship strain, abandonment worries, and intimacy-related issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samuel will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on their goals and what feels doable. He may combine techniques so sessions focus on real-life changes and clearer communication.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals can adjust pacing, homework, and skills practice so therapy fits everyday life rather than adding extra burden.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting, anger, grief, self-esteem, career changes, and related issues including ADHD and caregiver stress.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses practical approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and CBT to help name painful thoughts, learn coping skills, and try small behavioral changes that reduce avoidance.
What is his background and experience?
He has eight years of clinical experience and holds the LCSW credential in Illinois, working with adults on a range of concerns from trauma to parenting skills.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices in that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats on file.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.