Samuel Staggs, LPCC
Kentucky LPCC guiding emotional growth
- Couples and adult therapy
- Trauma-informed practice
- Strengths-based approach
About Samuel Staggs
Samuel Staggs is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky. He earned a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and Human Development from Lindsey Wilson College in 2011 and brings practical experience from both public non-profit agencies and private practice settings. Throughout his career he has worked with a variety of people, including couples and adults, and has built familiarity with diverse life contexts such as urban and rural communities, Christian and atheist worldviews, Appalachian cultures, and other multicultural backgrounds.
Samuel approaches counseling as a collaborative process - his intention is not to rescue clients from their emotions but to help them develop mastery, autonomy, and greater self-reliance. He emphasizes skill-building through psychoeducation, practical coping strategies, and work on self-control, while supporting clients to learn from current and past life experiences. Samuel holds to a stance of non-judgment, encouragement, and unconditional positive regard, treating each person as a respected and unique individual. He draws on an eclectic, strengths-based, trauma-informed framework to tailor support to each client’s needs and resources.
Samuel approaches counseling as a collaborative process - his intention is not to rescue clients from their emotions but to help them develop mastery, autonomy, and greater self-reliance. He emphasizes skill-building through psychoeducation, practical coping strategies, and work on self-control, while supporting clients to learn from current and past life experiences. Samuel holds to a stance of non-judgment, encouragement, and unconditional positive regard, treating each person as a respected and unique individual. He draws on an eclectic, strengths-based, trauma-informed framework to tailor support to each client’s needs and resources.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Samuel Staggs have?
Samuel Staggs has 12 years of experience.
Is Samuel Staggs a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. License details are KY LPCC 164155.
In which languages does Samuel Staggs provide therapy?
Samuel provides therapy in English.
Where is Samuel Staggs located?
Samuel is located in Kentucky.
How can I work with Samuel Staggs as my therapist?
You can work with Samuel through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Samuel Staggs work with international clients?
Yes, Samuel works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Samuel Staggs cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care
Samuel commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in his work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where the client’s perspective and goals guide the process - it helps with building self-awareness, self-esteem, and emotional resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaches practical skills to shift those patterns - it is often helpful for managing anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.Samuel also uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients explore their own motivations and strengthen commitment to change, which can be useful for goals related to life transitions, habits, or decision-making. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Samuel collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care when life, work, or travel make in-person visits difficult.