Samuel Staggs is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Kentucky with 12 years of practice.
01About Samuel
Samuel Staggs is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Kentucky with 12 years of practice. He holds a master’s degree in Professional Counseling and Human Development and has worked in both public agencies and independent practice. Samuel draws on a wide range of life and clinical experiences to meet people where they are.
He focuses on helping people gain more control over their emotions. Samuel guides clients to build self-reliance, learn coping strategies, and grow understanding through straightforward psychoeducation.
Background and approach
He aims to offer encouragement and nonjudgmental support as people work through current and past issues. Samuel commonly helps with relationship concerns, grief, career shifts, and major life changes. He also works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and issues related to trauma and abuse.
Additional focus areas include communication problems, codependency, caregiver stress, and blended family concerns. His style is practical and strengths-based. Samuel uses Client-Centered methods to follow the client’s lead and Cognitive Behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors that get in the way.
He also includes motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods when useful to set goals and find small, actionable steps forward. Clients can expect direct conversation, practical tools, and gradual skill building. Samuel aims to help each person develop a stronger sense of self and clearer ways to manage life’s demands.
He combines empathy with concrete strategies to support progress over time.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Kentucky)
- License 164155 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1982974630 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Samuel lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Samuel names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Samuel names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How approach and format shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead to build trust and clarity, which helps when someone needs space to make sense of strong emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions, and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, or sleep problems. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and can be useful for career shifts, commitment issues, or building new habits.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Samuel will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Together they review what’s working and adjust techniques so progress feels manageable and relevant.
Online therapy makes those options easier to use. Video calls let people talk face to face for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is an issue or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer flexibility for quick reflections, coaching-style support, or follow-up between sessions. These formats help people fit counseling into busy lives, whether they are balancing work, caregiving, or travel.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Samuel address?
He helps with relationship issues, grief, career changes, stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, trauma and abuse, and LGBT concerns among other areas.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is practical and strengths-based, combining client-centered listening with techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What background does he bring to sessions?
Samuel has 12 years of experience and has worked in public/nonprofit agencies and in independent practice, bringing a variety of life and professional perspectives.
Where is Samuel licensed and practicing?
Samuel holds an LPCC credential and practices in Kentucky as noted by his KY LPCC listing.
Can sessions be scheduled for people outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.
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