Samuel "Sam" Hackett, LPC

Samuel 'Sam' Hackett is a Licensed Professional Counselor and mental performance coach who combines traditional counseling with practical performance strategies to help athletes, high-performers, and motivated individuals gain greater control over thoughts, emotions, and daily routines. As an LPC, he is a Licensed Professional Counselor trained to provide therapeutic care and evidence-informed techniques to support mental health and performance goals.

He focuses on performance anxiety, confidence building, emotional regulation, and stress management, offering tools that translate directly into high-pressure moments - whether in competition, at work, or in relationships. Sam emphasizes consistent routines and habit formation so clients can apply new skills in real life and build lasting momentum toward their goals.

Sessions are collaborative and action-oriented, with an emphasis on practical steps rather than only exploring feelings. He often works with clients who prefer morning appointments so they can use session takeaways throughout the day and create structure from the outset. Those who value growth, clear plans, and dependable strategies for showing up at their best may find his approach especially well suited to their needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support for Performance and Relationships

Client-Centered Therapy is a collaborative, non-judgmental approach that prioritizes the client’s own goals and pace. In practice it involves active listening and empathy, helping individuals explore values, build self-trust, and increase self-direction - useful for issues like self-love, life purpose, anxiety, and navigating life changes.

The Gottman Method is a research-informed approach focused on relationship skills and communication patterns. It emphasizes practical tools for managing conflict, improving emotional connection, and addressing attachment or communication problems, making it well suited for couples and those working on relationship or parenting challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Sam collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. He works with clients to try techniques, adjust strategies, and select methods that support concrete progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from home or between obligations. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain consistency, and apply new skills in real time.