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Mary Lindsey Higgins, LCSW
Kentucky
LCSW - CBT and stress, mood support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Mood and addiction work
About Mary
Mary Lindsey Higgins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky with eight years of clinical experience since earning her Master of Social Work in 2015. She works with people who bring concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship and family worries, grief, parenting strain, and challenges with self-esteem or intimacy.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, trying concrete alternative responses, and building practical coping skills. Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy are part of her toolbox when exploring change and personal meaning.
Her practice emphasizes collaborative planning. She helps people set small, realistic goals and tests strategies between sessions. Work can include coaching-style checks, skill practice, or talking through patterns that repeat in relationships and behavior.
She has experience addressing mood disorders including bipolar presentations, substance use and recovery concerns, trauma and post-traumatic stress, and issues tied to family of origin or blended family dynamics. Additional areas include body image, codependency, commitment issues, pregnancy and childbirth related concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Mary explains clinical terms plainly and prefers concrete steps over jargon. People who want structured, skills-based work and clear next steps will find her approach practical and straightforward. To begin, follow the site's process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions usually include setting clear goals, homework or practice tasks, and skill building for anxiety, mood problems, and coping with stress.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, reflecting, and letting the client's concerns guide each session. Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach simple attention and breathing skills that reduce reactivity and help manage emotions in daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process continues as progress is assessed and plans are adjusted.
Session format options are not specified in her biography, so confirm the current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss practical scheduling needs when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she usually address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, and related topics listed in her specialties.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teach coping skills, and test small behavior changes between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has worked in the mental health field since 2009 and as a clinician since 2015, giving her eight years of practice as a therapist.
What credential and location information should I know?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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