Samuel has been extremely helpful to me at a time in my life when I have really needed guidance. I am extremely thankful for him, and I appreciate our conversations immensely.
Samuel Means, LPC
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.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Samuel. View 21 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
Recent reviews
He is knowledgeable, caring, and shares remarkable insights.
More about Samuel
- 16 years' experience
- Male
- LPC
Hello! I am Samuel Means, a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience working with adults and adolescents to help them resolve or mitigate their mental health challenges.
I bring a broad background of experiences to the therapy session through work in the human services field. Over the course of my experience in the mental health field I have helped numerous clients either abate or resolve their social and emotional issues from the use of multiple theoretical approaches in counseling. A major component of my expertise and training is the integration of multiple disciplines in providing the best services to client. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and ordained minister I feel that I am uniquely qualified to address spiritual, cultural, emotional and mental aspects of a persons presenting problem.
I tend to view all clients as singularly unique in their particular needs as we enter into a safe place where their spiritual, emotional, mental and physical well-being is addressed as they move along their process of change.
I believe in the Rogerian position that each person has the capacity within themselves to make the changes needed for a positive outcome in therapy. I view my job as a facilitator who help give insights into your strengths that will enable them to make the necessary change that they want to see in themselves.
A basic tenant that I use in therapy is humor which helps to break the tension of sharing a problem and to introduce a concept or idea into the conversation (to clarify a point).
Specialties:
Stress, Anxiety
Anger Management
Relational Issues
Trauma and Abuse
Also experienced in:
TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy); Cognitive Therapy; CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Coaching
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Communication problems
Domestic violence
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Social anxiety and phobia
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Samuel Means's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720324346.
- LPC · Pennsylvania · PC008155 · Expires February 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 Means
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Samuel has been extremely helpful to me at a time in my life when I have really needed guidance. I am extremely thankful for him, and I appreciate our conversations immensely.
He is knowledgeable, caring, and shares remarkable insights.
Samuel has been available consistently and provided solid guidance just as consistently. Would recommend him to anyone needing and open to therapy.
Excellent active listener. Good with words and breaking things down into making them simple.
Very attentive and informative. I appreciate his degree of understanding
He is very easy going and understanding of your needs.
He is a very caring and understanding listener and advisor
Samuel is very attentive and his expertise is diverse. He was able to address each one of my concerns and provide very practical solutions.
Samuel has been very helpful especially early on in our sessions and given me a place to explore my thoughts, feelings, and motivations to better deal with challengers and frustrations.
I appreciate his patience and morality.
Samuel Means listened to our concerns and offered us wise counsel. He provided us with helpful tools to help us evaluate our situation and make healthy decisions. He was very cooperative in scheduling a time that suited us for our counseling session. I would certainly recommend Samuel Means to anyone wanting to talk through difficult issues they are facing.
I’ve enjoyed my sessions so far. Samuel listens and provides good insight and followup material to our conversations. It helps having a professional and impartial opinion to navigate through life’s challenges.
I have been able to work through some very pressing questions issues with Samuel and it means alot. He is a good listener and makes it easy to open up. Very patient, accommodating and in tune with the logical and emotional side of things.
Most knowledgeable and understanding therapist I have ever had.
Super awesome, he is tentative even when my words or thoughts seem unorganized and erratic . Helped me see a perspective and work towards improvement.
Very informative, but willing to push back if he sees that you're going about something in it and incorrect or uninformed manner. Provided me with lots of tools to cope with the issues I have and I am greatly appreciative of it. Was even going to go above and beyond the issues I have just out of request or intrigue.
He was attentive
Excellent therapist. Very resourceful, understanding and follows up often.
Mr. Samuel really gave me so many gems and jewels to work with in our short period of time together. He really has scratched the surface on some of my issues in such a short time span and I'm excited to see what happens next as we dig deeper.
Very understanding but can challenge you're views in a respectful manner. Organised and dedicated to answering your questions with concrete tools and tips
Very insightful and allows me to open up fully
Frequently asked questions
Does Samuel Means offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Samuel Means 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 Means speak?
Samuel Means speaks English.
How many years of experience does Samuel Means have?
Samuel Means has 16 years of experience.
Where is Samuel Means licensed to practice?
Samuel Means is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
Does Samuel Means accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Samuel Means does not accept 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 Means offer?
Samuel Means offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Samuel Means?
Samuel Means 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 Means?
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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.