- Strengths-based
- Emotion mastery
- Practical tools
About Samuel
Samuel Staggs is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Kentucky with 12 years of experience. He earned a Master's degree in Professional Counseling and Human Development from Lindsey Wilson College in 2011. Samuel has worked in both public and nonprofit settings as well as private practice. He mentions experience with many backgrounds, including urban and rural communities and a range of belief systems.
Samuel's approach is practical and strengths-based. He focuses on helping people gain control of strong emotions and develop a clearer sense of self. Sessions include teaching coping skills, offering psychoeducation, and encouraging self-reliance as clients work through present and past experiences. He aims to be nonjudgmental and supportive throughout the process.
Many people turn to Samuel for relationship strain, grief, career questions, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and concerns about sleep or self-esteem. He also addresses parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, and issues such as abandonment, attachment, codependency, and communication problems.
Therapy draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas. These approaches shape practical conversations rather than abstract theory. Samuel tailors each session to a person’s needs and strengths.
He works in English and accepts international clients. If someone prefers clear, steady guidance and useful tools for everyday life, Samuel offers a direct, encouraging style that aims to build long-term skills.
How these approaches guide online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on listening and building trust. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects concerns back, and helps someone feel heard while they sort through choices and feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises and practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns and address anxiety, depression, sleep problems, or stress-related behaviors.
Motivational Interviewing is a gentle way to explore a person’s goals and readiness for change. It helps people find their own reasons to make shifts in career, relationships, or health habits.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what works and what the person wants to focus on.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know which options are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce time spent traveling, and allow for shorter check-ins when helpful. It can also let people use tools from CBT and motivational work between sessions to support progress in everyday life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Samuel help with?
He helps people with relationship strain, grief, career transitions, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep troubles, self-esteem, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Samuel uses a practical, strengths-based approach that focuses on skill building, psychoeducation, and emotional mastery in a nonjudgmental way.
What is his background and experience?
He has 12 years of experience and a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling and Human Development from Lindsey Wilson College, earned in 2011.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.