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.
Samuel Staggs, LPCC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Samuel is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Samuel. View 23 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Kentucky
Recent reviews
Great work
More about Samuel
- 12 years' experience
- Male
- LPCC
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.
Specialties
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
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Samuel Staggs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982974630.
- LPCC · Kentucky · 164155 · Expires December 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Samuel Staggs
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
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.
Great work
Great person to support me and to improve my life.
Samuel Staggs is easy to talk to.
Samuel has been great for me. He provides a release to talk about life’s challenges and offers a fresh perspective.
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!
Great experience and gives a good combination of active listening and advice.
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.
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.
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.
Sam is very attentive and truly listens to understand and responds in a way that makes sense .
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.
Sam is a great advisor, friend and a good support. He is down to earth and seeks to provide solutions to all challenges faced.
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!
A good listener, great empathy towards his clients and great advisor.
Sam is good and you can connect to him
So far has been very helpful and I look forward to our next session
Very nice counsellor. Active listener
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
Amazing support, friendly, professional and responds quickly- fantastic
Samuel is an excellent professional and human being. I was immediately impressed by how he understood what I was saying by reading between the lines. He is continuously supportive but not pushy — he reminds me that everything is in my pace. He is sympathetic and non-judgmental, which makes it easy to speak to him about anything. I often felt bad for things I did but he is comforting and reassuring, reminding me that it doesn’t mean I’m a bad person. He is responsive and flexible because he responds to voice notes well, to long and short texts, and to video calls/pictures. I have no doubt that if I return to BetterHelp, I will look for him again. I highly recommend Samuel.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Does Samuel Staggs offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Samuel Staggs works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Samuel Staggs speak?
Samuel Staggs speaks English.
How many years of experience does Samuel Staggs have?
Samuel Staggs has 12 years of experience.
Where is Samuel Staggs licensed to practice?
Samuel Staggs is licensed to practice in Kentucky.
Does Samuel Staggs accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Samuel Staggs accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Samuel Staggs offer?
Samuel Staggs offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Samuel Staggs?
Samuel Staggs can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Samuel Staggs?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.