Samuel Higgerson, LCSW

Samuel Higgerson is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with eight years of practice. He supports people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and low self-esteem. He meets people where they are and encourages small steps forward when change feels hard.

He creates an open, nonjudgmental space for people to talk through their thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on practical skills and realistic goals rather than jargon. Samuel combines short-term strategies with deeper work on patterns that keep problems repeating.

His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build meaningful action. He also uses Client-Centered and Attachment-based ideas to strengthen trust and improve closeness in relationships.

Samuel has worked with people facing grief, caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, and life transitions. He pays attention to how past losses and attachment history shape current reactions. That focus helps people move toward steadier routines and better emotional balance.

He encourages collaboration about goals and pace. Appointments are a place to try new ways of coping, practice clearer communication, and build confidence in daily life. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with what matters to them. It uses small, actionable steps so values guide daily choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems stuck, which can reduce immediate distress and improve coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current reactions; it aims to build more secure ways of relating and greater emotional safety in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to figure out which methods fit their needs and goals. That means checking in about what is useful, adjusting pace, and combining methods if that helps progress.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as scheduling short check-ins during a break or avoiding travel time to an office. It can also allow people to use video or phone in ways that suit their energy, bandwidth, and comfort. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and handouts for remote sessions so work continues between appointments.