Samuel Higgerson, LCSW - Therapist in Illinois

Practical coping skills
Relationship focus
Trauma informed care

About Samuel

Samuel Higgerson is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and challenges in relationships and parenting. He works with clients on anger, self-esteem, motivation, and confidence in simple, practical ways. Samuel aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person's courage.

He creates an open space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Sessions focus on clear goals and small skills that make daily life easier. Samuel draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy to match strategies to what people need.

With eight years of experience, Samuel blends listening with actionable steps. That can mean learning new ways to manage anxiety, practicing different ways to communicate, or exploring how past hurt affects current relationships. He also supports people dealing with grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and career-related concerns.

Samuel works with issues related to adoption, attachment, ADHD, body image, and blended family dynamics among other focuses. He emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes and helps clients track small changes that add up.

Sessions are offered in English and take place in Illinois. Samuel uses his clinical background to guide practical work rather than labels, and he helps clients decide what approach will fit their situation.

How these approaches fit into online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people shift connection and trust in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Samuel will work together with each person to pick strategies that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. That decision can change over time as progress is made or new challenges emerge.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so therapy can be easier to attend. If you are interested in remote or other session options, confirm the current formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can allow for shorter check-ins, easier scheduling around work or caregiving, and more consistent follow-up between appointments.

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 issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic 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 shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood 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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Samuel commonly help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes.

What is Samuel's therapeutic style like?

Sessions combine listening with practical exercises. He uses approaches that encourage values-based action, changing unhelpful thoughts, and repairing attachment patterns.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Samuel has eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community services.

What credentials and region should I know about?

He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Illinois and sees clients in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He is not currently seeing international clients.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy connection?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.