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I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of Kentucky who has experience serving a multitude of populations throughout my career, including couples, and adults. I received my Master's degree in Professional Counseling and Human Development from Lindsey Wilson College in 2011. Prior to earning this degree and licensure, I engaged in a number of experiences throughout my life which has given me a greater understanding and empathy with individuals and clients. I have engaged with individuals from a variety of settings, including urban and rural, Christian and Athiest, Appalachian and Multi-cultural backgrounds, and many others in between. I have worked throughout my career in both public/non-profit agencies and in private practice, which has allowed me to meet individuals on the journey through his/her own personal story.
My role as your counselor is not to rescue from your emotions, but rather help you gain mastery over your emotions by developing a sense of self that is empowered and autonomous, develop self-control, have a growing knowledge through psycho-education, learn coping strategies, build a stronger sense of self-reliance while learning from and working through current and past life experiences. It is my goal to be with you through this process with non-judgment, encouragement, and unconditional positive regard for you as a respected and unique individual. I use an eclectic, strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to therapy. This allows me to engage with you on an individual basis, and take your strengths into account during sessions.
Professional experience
12yrs in practice
RelationshipsGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus: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, Expats, 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 / Nonmonogamous 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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Samuel Staggs. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Samuel has been a consistent voice of reason during a difficult time. I found our conversations helpful without being too intrusive. I never felt blamed for my problems but I did feel empowered to focus on what I could control.
Written on Dec 22, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Samuel Staggs is easy to talk to.
Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Samuel has been great for me. He provides a release to talk about life’s challenges and offers a fresh perspective.
Written on Jun 08, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
I was afraid that just being assigned someone it would be hard to converse and feel comfortable, but it didn’t take long to get there with Samuel!
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Samuel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great experience and gives a good combination of active listening and advice.
Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He is the best therapist I’ve had in my life. I have a dark past and Sam is able to dive into it and heal me from my trauma.
Written on Nov 06, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Sam is professional, conscientious, and impresses me with the creative analogies he uses to get a point across. He's also a great conversationalist and able to engage in serious topics or funny stories. Another reason I continued with Sam is because he thoroughly reads and responds to my walls of text and shares helpful worksheets.
Written on Apr 01, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Sam is great, i've been with him for 1.5 years now and he's helped me understand myself in ways that I didn't think were possible.
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Samuel for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Sam is very attentive and truly listens to understand and responds in a way that makes sense .
Written on Dec 25, 2021 after therapy with Samuel for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
Sam is very encouraging and helpful. I was extremely anxious and scared for this process, considering I had never talked with a therapist before. He is a good listener and connects with personal experiences. He uses a lot of different tools to help you and give you information in between sessions. He responds quickly and feels trustworthy and kind.
Written on Nov 30, 2021 after therapy with Samuel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Great work
Written on Sep 11, 2021 after therapy with Samuel for 6 months
Sam is a great advisor, friend and a good support. He is down to earth and seeks to provide solutions to all challenges faced.
Written on Aug 30, 2021 after therapy with Samuel for 8 months on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, and coaching
This app and Sam have been great tool for me to add to my "recovery" with anxiety. I still have a long ways to go but Sam has been very supportive, I can tell he truly cares, he's compassionate, and he is great an encouraging and being positive. I never thought therapy would be beneficial, but it really is!
Written on Jul 15, 2021 after therapy with Samuel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sam is good and you can connect to him
Written on Mar 09, 2021 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, coaching, and adhd
So far has been very helpful and I look forward to our next session
Written on Dec 22, 2020 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Great person to support me and to improve my life.
Written on Dec 10, 2020 after therapy with Samuel for 4 weeks
Very nice counsellor. Active listener
Written on Nov 17, 2020 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Samuel Staggs is professional, calm. and reassuring. I did not have much faith in this process but I am a believer. I am far from a simple case and have multiple issues. He keeps me on track and gives me hope for the future. Being a APRN made me skeptical, I am a believer. I am 61 and if I could be a cheer leader for Samual I would. Such a amazing young man
Written on Nov 15, 2020 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing support, friendly, professional and responds quickly- fantastic
Written on Nov 06, 2020 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
I was a bit worried when I got Samuel as a counselor. I have trauma with males and we seemed complete opposites. I can’t describe how wrong I was to worry. He is the most unbiased, down to earth individual. If you want someone to get on your level, but maintain professional methods, Samuel is a perfect fit. He responds fast and is punctual when it comes to your care.
Written on Oct 14, 2020 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Samuel has been amazing. He responds quickly and thoroughly. He gives me external resources (i.e. YouTube videos) to explore which have helped tremendously. I am still new to therapy in general but I've already benefited a lot.
Written on Oct 10, 2020 after therapy with Samuel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
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