LCSW

Samuel Higgerson, LCSW

Experience8 years
LocationIllinois
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy

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About Samuel

Samuel Higgerson is an Illinois-licensed LCSW who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and ADHD-related challenges. He communicates a practical, empathetic style and encourages clients to take the first step toward change by engaging in a collaborative process.

Background and approach

With eight years of experience, he draws on multiple evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person's needs. In sessions he emphasizes a nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly, and he supports work on parenting, trauma and abuse recovery, anger and motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Samuel combines approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to address both immediate coping and longer-term patterns. He frames therapy as a partnership that honors each client's values and goals while teaching practical tools for coping with life transitions, grief, intimacy issues, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Samuel practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. He offers a range of online session formats to fit different schedules, and he encourages prospective clients to begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire to find a good fit.

Online Approaches and Practical Therapy Options

Samuel blends cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in online work. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behavior with practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT focuses on values and committed action, helping clients accept difficult experiences while moving toward meaningful goals and improved functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Samuel works with each person to explore what feels most useful for their situation, adapting methods over time based on goals, preferences, and progress rather than prescribing a single path from the start.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and use different communication styles for skills practice, check-ins, or deeper discussion depending on client needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Samuel commonly address?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

What is Samuel's therapeutic style and approach?

He uses a collaborative, client-centered stance and integrates methods like CBT, ACT, attachment-based work, and DBT skills to help clients build coping strategies and explore underlying patterns.

How much clinical experience does he bring?

Samuel has eight years of professional practice as a licensed social worker, during which he has supported people with issues ranging from trauma recovery to parenting and relationship concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Illinois under IL LCSW 149.022321, practicing from that state.

Does he work with non-English speakers or international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for remote work?

Samuel offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide multiple ways to engage in therapy depending on client preference.

How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with him?

Prospective clients can select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma 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 issues Autism 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