Mary Lindsey Higgins, LCSW
A collaborative therapist who listens and adapts
Details
| Name | Mary Lindsey Higgins |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Kentucky |
| Licensed in | Kentucky |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About Mary
Mary Lindsey Higgins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky. She has worked as a clinician since 2015 and brings eight years of therapy experience to sessions. She invites people to take the first brave step toward change and frames therapy as a practical way to work on everyday struggles.
Her approach centers on Narrative and client-centered ideas. She listens for the stories people tell about themselves and looks for moments to rewrite those stories.
Background and approach
She adapts methods to each person's way of expressing and learning, so sessions are tailored instead of one-size-fits-all. Mary focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders including bipolar illness, and trauma and abuse. She also helps with addictions, grief, self-esteem, body image, codependency, and intimacy-related issues.
Parenting and blended family concerns are included among her clinical focus areas. Practically, she uses tools from cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Sessions combine listening, gentle challenge, skills practice, and discussion about what feels useful in daily life.
The work is collaborative and paced to what each person needs. Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Western Kentucky University and practice in mental health since 2009. Mary frames therapy as a space for education, empowerment, and steady progress toward clearer goals.
If someone is unsure where to start, she helps them name small, manageable first steps.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Mary works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Mary directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Mary directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Online approaches that shape the work
Mary often combines Narrative Therapy with client-centered and cognitive behavioral strategies. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and finds ways to create different, more helpful stories. Client-centered work centers the person's experience and preferences so sessions follow how someone expresses and learns. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on spotting unhelpful thinking and trying practical changes in behavior to reduce distress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Mary treats therapy as a collaborative effort and will help clients choose methods based on their goals, needs, and comfort. She listens first, then suggests techniques and checks in to see what is working so the plan can change over time.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between appointments or for those who prefer typing. These options aim to make regular work on issues like anxiety, stress, grief, and addiction more manageable and consistent.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders including bipolar, trauma and abuse, and addictions. Additional focus areas include self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, and body image.
What is her general therapy style?
Mary uses a person-centered style that pays attention to each individual's story and preferences. She blends Narrative ideas with cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has worked as a therapist since 2015 and has been in the mental health field since 2009, giving her eight years of direct therapy experience.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as KY LCSW, and practices in Kentucky.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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