- Person-centered
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Mary
Mary Lindsey Higgins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW practicing in Kentucky with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship concerns, grief, parenting struggles, anger, and related issues.
She completed a Master of Social Work at Western Kentucky University in 2015 and has worked in mental health since 2009. Her background includes clinical roles that supported people through mood disorders, substance use, grief, and trauma recovery. Mary Lindsey brings steady, practical experience to each session.
Her approach is person-centered. That means she starts by listening to how each person explains their difficulty and then chooses methods that match how they process and learn. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing alongside mindfulness and narrative ideas to help people notice patterns and try different behaviors.
Sessions tend to focus on clear, usable steps rather than long lectures. She helps people identify triggers, practice new responses to anger or stress, and set realistic goals for changes at home and work. She also addresses underlying issues like shame, family of origin concerns, and body image when those relate to current struggles.
Mary Lindsey offers straightforward guidance on coping skills, relapse prevention for substance concerns, and managing strong moods. If someone is unsure where to begin, she helps them name a first small step and then builds from there.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Mary Lindsey commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and shaping the plan around how a person explains their situation, which helps when someone needs to sort through anger and frustration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify thought and behavior patterns that keep anger or anxiety stuck and teaches practical exercises to try differently. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills and simple grounding practices to reduce reactivity and notice emotional build-up.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and how they prefer to learn. That choice can change as therapy progresses and new priorities emerge.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it, and avoid travel time. Ask about the available session formats and typical session length when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can plan how therapy fits into your life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, anger, and related life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a person-centered approach and incorporates practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative ideas.
How long has she been practicing?
She has worked as a therapist since 2015 and has been in the mental health field since 2009, giving her eight years of clinical practice after her MSW.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Kentucky LCSW credential and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.