Samuel "Sam" Hackett
LPC and mental performance coach for athletes and high-performers
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About
Samuel "Sam" Hackett, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and mental performance coach based in Missouri with six years of clinical experience. He blends counseling with practical performance strategies to help athletes, high-performers, and individuals who want clearer control over thoughts, emotions, and daily routines. His work emphasizes building confidence, managing anxiety, and developing tools that can be used in real-life moments at work, in competition, or in relationships.
Sam specializes in stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting, depression, and coping with life changes, and gives additional attention to attachment issues, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and self-love. Sessions are collaborative and action oriented, focused on translating insight into routine and habit. Many people who work with him choose morning appointments so they can apply strategies throughout the day.
He uses an approachable, practical style that aims to help clients create structure, move toward goals, and show up more consistently in the roles that matter to them. Sam works with people who are interested in clear plans and steady progress rather than only talking through challenges.
Sam specializes in stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting, depression, and coping with life changes, and gives additional attention to attachment issues, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and self-love. Sessions are collaborative and action oriented, focused on translating insight into routine and habit. Many people who work with him choose morning appointments so they can apply strategies throughout the day.
He uses an approachable, practical style that aims to help clients create structure, move toward goals, and show up more consistently in the roles that matter to them. Sam works with people who are interested in clear plans and steady progress rather than only talking through challenges.
- Location:
- Missouri, United States
- Years Experience:
- 6
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Parenting issues, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Attachment issues, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Self-love
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Gottman Method
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MO LPC 2020014384
- NPI Number: 1851003552
- License: LPC (Missouri)
Remote sessions focused on applied strategies and relationship work
Sam offers online work that integrates client-centered counseling with targeted relationship methods to address both internal and interpersonal challenges. Client-Centered Therapy provides a space where the individual sets priorities and Sam follows their lead, offering empathy and practical feedback as clients explore stress, anxiety, life transitions, and questions of purpose and self-love.
The Gottman Method is used when couples or relationship issues are central, with attention to communication patterns, repair strategies, and improving connection. In this format Sam helps partners practice skills and translate conversation into more effective interaction. For athletes and high-performers he pairs counseling with applied mental performance techniques to support confidence, routines, and performance-related anxiety.
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their routine. Sam aims to collaborate on goals, offer actionable tools, and adapt methods to each person or couple’s priorities.
What is Sam Hackett's professional background?
Sam is a Licensed Professional Counselor and mental performance coach who has six years of clinical experience working with athletes, high-performers, and others seeking greater control over thoughts and routines.
What credentials does he hold?
He holds the LPC credential and practices under license MO LPC 2020014384.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is he located?
Sam is based in Missouri.
How can people work with him online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.
Does he accept clients outside the United States?
Yes. This profile indicates he is accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with Sam?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with him.