- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Kentucky
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Mary
Mary Lindsey Higgins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on approachable, practical support for people facing stress and life changes. She draws on eight years of clinical experience and a background in social work to help clients untangle anxiety, depression, addiction, and parenting concerns.
She earned a Master of Social Work from Western Kentucky University and has worked in mental health since 2009. That blend of education and hands-on experience guides how she structures sessions and sets goals with people.
Background and approach
Her style centers on client-centered therapy, which means the plan follows each person's way of expressing and learning. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness tools to address thought patterns, coping skills, and day-to-day stressors. Sessions often include practical skill building, gentle exploration of past experiences, and brainstorming concrete steps for change.
Motivational interviewing and narrative approaches are also used to strengthen motivation and help people reframe difficult life stories. Mary Lindsey aims to create an honest, empathetic space where people feel heard and respected. She helps people who want to improve self-esteem, manage mood disorders, cope with grief or trauma, or navigate parenting challenges.
If someone feels stuck but wants something different, she supports them in taking the next steps.
What Mary works with
Everything Mary lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Mary helps people with.
- 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 Mary lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on following each person's pace and preferences. It emphasizes listening, validation, and tailoring the plan to how someone expresses themselves, which helps when facing parenting stress, grief, or mood struggles.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses straightforward tools to change unhelpful thinking and to build coping skills for anxiety, depression, and addiction-related challenges.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm in everyday moments. These practices can be helpful for stress, emotional regulation, and staying grounded during parenting demands.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and learning style. Plans are reviewed and adjusted as progress and preferences become clearer.
Online sessions can fit many schedules and needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief updates, tools between sessions, or ongoing coaching. These options make it simpler to connect consistently and keep therapy practical.
Questions people ask about Mary
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, parenting struggles, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, mood disorders including bipolar, and other life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is person-centered and collaborative, using cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative ideas to build skills and change unhelpful patterns.
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, bringing eight years of direct clinical experience as a therapist.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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