Mary Lindsey Higgins

Mary Lindsey Higgins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky. She encourages people to be proud of taking the first step toward change and offers steady, practical support for stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, anger, grief, and mood differences. She earned a Master of Social Work from Western Kentucky University and has worked as a clinician since 2015. Before becoming a therapist she spent years in the mental health field, so she brings broad experience and familiarity with common life challenges people face. Her work is person-centered, which means she shapes the approach to fit each person's way of expressing, processing, and learning. That often means talking through day-to-day patterns, identifying small shifts that make life easier, and building on individual strengths. Mary uses a mix of approaches when they suit the person's goals. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, mindfulness strategies to build calm and present-moment skills, and narrative work to reframe difficult experiences. Motivational interviewing is part of her toolbox when people want help making changes. In sessions she focuses on empathy, clear information, and practical steps toward goals. She supports people dealing with relationship strain, parenting concerns, body image, post-traumatic stress, and career transitions. If someone does not yet have a clear goal, she helps them find a starting point and plan small, manageable changes.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Mary often uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy in her practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and shaping sessions around how a person prefers to talk and learn. CBT looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to shift those patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build calm in everyday moments. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit their needs. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize practical CBT skills, mindfulness exercises, or a listening-based person-centered stance. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy days. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to continue work during life transitions. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep momentum between appointments and focus on real, achievable steps toward change.