Mary Lindsey Higgins, LCSW - Therapist in Kentucky

About Mary

Mary Lindsey Higgins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who draws on practical therapy methods to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and life changes. She encourages people to take the first step toward change and recognizes that asking for help takes courage.

Her work emphasizes an honest, supportive atmosphere where clients can sort out next steps at their own pace. Her training includes a Master of Social Work from Western Kentucky University completed in 2015.

Background and approach

She has worked in mental health since 2009 and has eight years of experience as a therapist. The Kentucky LCSW 253593 credential is held by Higgins and informs her clinical practice across varied concerns. In sessions she uses client-centered principles so the work fits each person’s way of processing and learning.

She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns and build new responses. Motivational interviewing and narrative techniques are part of her toolbox for helping people find direction and motivation. People come to her for help with mood concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting-related worries.

She also works with addiction, substance use, and compassion fatigue among other focus areas. Higgins aims to offer straightforward guidance, skills practice, and encouragement so clients can make practical changes. Her approach combines listening with clear strategies.

Sessions often include collaborative goal-setting, skills instruction, and reflection on personal stories to find workable steps forward. She meets people where they are and helps them move toward clearer choices and stronger coping.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Mary Lindsey Higgins commonly uses client-centered therapy to shape sessions around each person’s needs and learning style, helping people feel heard and involved in decisions. She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with the client to test methods, adjust techniques, and find what feels most useful for their goals and preferences. This means approaches can shift over time as progress and priorities change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexible ways to meet around busy schedules. These options make it easier to use therapy tools consistently and to check in between appointments when needed. Licensed professionals guide sessions the same way they would in person while offering the practicality of remote access.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and many life changes. Other focuses include grief, parenting, intimacy issues, and career or mood disorders.

How would you describe the therapy style used?

Therapy is largely client-centered, using cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques when helpful. The style aims to fit interventions to each person’s way of processing and learning.

What background and experience does she bring?

The therapist earned a Master of Social Work in 2015 and has worked in mental health since 2009. She has eight years of direct experience as a therapist.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Kentucky license number KY LCSW 253593 and practices in Kentucky.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can take place as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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Experience: 8 years
Licensed: Kentucky
Languages: English

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