Samuel Staggs , LPCC

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 and has worked in both public agencies and private practice. Samuel focuses on helping people regain control when life feels confusing or overwhelming.

He listens without judgment and aims to help clients build self-reliance. Sessions often include learning coping strategies, practical skills, and gentle education about emotions. The goal is to help people feel more empowered rather than rescued from their feelings.

Samuel has worked with people from diverse backgrounds - urban and rural, religious and non-religious, and multi-cultural communities. That variety informs his flexible style and respect for each person's story. He brings a strengths-based and trauma-aware perspective to each conversation.

Clients commonly come for help with relationships, grief, career changes, stress, anxiety, sleep problems, self-esteem, depression, and issues related to LGBT identity. He also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment struggles, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems. Samuel pairs practical approaches with steady encouragement.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Samuel will work with each person to set achievable steps and build skills that fit their daily life. He aims to be a steady presence while clients learn tools and make changes at their own pace.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and tailoring the pace to each person. It emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and helping people find their own solutions, which suits conversations about relationships, self-esteem, and grief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Samuel uses CBT techniques to teach practical skills for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management through exercises and real-life homework.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Samuel will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on how well each way fits the client’s needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels useful and doable.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let the therapist and client see facial cues, phone sessions work well for lower bandwidth or shorter check-ins, and live chat or text-based messaging can fit quick updates or moments when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent amid work, family, and travel demands.