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 from Lindsey Wilson College in 2011. Samuel aims to help people gain more control over strong emotions and build a clearer sense of self. He approaches care with nonjudgment, encouragement, and respect for each person’s unique story.

Samuel draws on varied life and work experiences to understand different backgrounds. He has spent time in urban and rural settings and worked with people from religious and nonreligious perspectives. Those years in public agencies and private practice shaped his practical approach to counseling.

In sessions he focuses on strengths and on learning - what helps now and what helps later. He uses client-centered methods to listen and guide, and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and habits. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are also part of his toolbox when people want specific, goal-oriented changes.

Samuel helps with relationship stress, grief, career decisions, coping with life changes, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, sleep problems, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses concerns such as attachment and abandonment, communication problems, codependency, divorce and separation, and caregiver stress.

In practical terms Samuel aims to teach skills, offer clear feedback, and work collaboratively so people leave sessions with tools they can use between meetings.

How Samuel blends practical methods with online care

Samuel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change thought patterns and behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress by breaking larger problems into small, actionable steps.

He also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions. This approach helps when someone needs space to process emotions and build confidence at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Samuel will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together he and the client pick methods and adjust them over time so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options aim to make care more flexible and fit into busy lives.