Therapist profile
Mary Lindsey Higgins, LCSW
Kentucky
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Kentucky / 253593
- NPI1891119293
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationKentucky
About
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Mary
Mary Lindsey Higgins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky with eight years of clinical experience as a therapist. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and family concerns, and other life changes.
She earned a Master of Social Work from Western Kentucky University and has worked in mental health since 2009. Her background includes clinical work with mood disorders, bipolar I and II, grief, and substance use challenges. She also supports clients facing issues like body image, codependency, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach centers on client-centered therapy. That means she begins by listening to how each person expresses and processes things, then chooses methods that fit their learning style. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness strategies to address thoughts, behaviors, and present-moment awareness.
Motivational interviewing and narrative therapy also shape how she works, especially when someone wants help changing patterns or reauthoring painful personal stories. Sessions focus on practical steps, thinking skills, and noticing patterns that keep problems going.
People who come to her for anger concerns can expect calm, straightforward work on triggers, responses, and practical coping skills. She blends short-term skill building with deeper reflection when needed. If someone is unsure what they want from therapy, she will help them identify goals and next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Mary Lindsey Higgins frequently uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening first and matching the approach to how each person expresses and learns. This helps when someone is unsure what they want from therapy or needs a gentle way to begin. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and gives straightforward skills to change unhelpful patterns.She also draws on mindfulness-based techniques to help people notice their reactions in the moment and create space between impulse and response. These methods can be useful for anger, anxiety, and stress-related problems because they combine skill practice with reflection on patterns that keep issues going.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in if schedules are tight. It can also let people use practices like mindfulness between sessions to reinforce what they work on in therapy.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, anger, relationship and family concerns, grief, and related life changes.
How would she approach anger issues?
She uses a client-centered method that includes CBT and mindfulness to identify triggers, change unhelpful thoughts, and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has worked in mental health since 2009 and has eight years of experience as a therapist after earning her MSW in 2015.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - KY LCSW, and she practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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