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Samuel Higgerson

Samuel Higgerson, LCSW

Illinois

Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and stress

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Illinois
LCSW, licence Illinois LCSW 149.022321
NPI
1386331015
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Illinois

These details come from information Samuel supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support
  • CBT and ACT methods

About Samuel

Samuel Higgerson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with eight years of professional experience. He focuses on practical problems people bring from daily life, such as stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship strain, grief, and work-related pressures. Samuel also addresses trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges.

In sessions he keeps conversation direct and grounded. He listens for what’s causing the most disruption at home, work, or caregiving roles. Then he helps identify small, concrete steps clients can try between meetings. Expect straightforward talk about patterns, behaviors, and choices that affect wellbeing.

Samuel uses several therapeutic approaches to guide sessions. He draws on cognitive behavioral tools to spot and shift unhelpful thinking. He integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to clarify values and practical action. Attachment-based ideas are used when relationships and closeness are central concerns.

He asks about daily routines, support systems, and immediate stressors. This helps set goals that fit a person’s real life. Sessions often include skills practice, problem solving, and reflection on patterns that keep problems recurring.

Samuel works in English and practices in Illinois. The intake starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

BHow sessions work

How his approaches translate to online work

Samuel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT sessions often focus on simple experiments and step-by-step behavior changes that can be practiced between meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and commit to small actions that matter. ACT techniques help when someone feels stuck or conflicted about what matters most.

Attachment-Based Therapy appears when relationship patterns are central. This approach looks at how early and current relationship experiences shape expectations and reactions. The therapist helps people name those patterns and try new ways of relating that fit their goals.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with each person to choose what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and challenges emerge.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins around work or caregiving. It can also let sessions focus on skills practice and real-life problem solving that translate to everyday routines.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

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

Listed in

Illinois

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, relationship problems, grief, anger, self-esteem, career strain, and related issues listed in his specialties.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are practical and conversational. He focuses on concrete steps, identifying patterns, and skills you can use between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has eight years of professional experience working with the concerns noted in his profile.

Is he licensed and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and practices there.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he take clients from other countries?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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