Nancy Higgins

Nancy Higgins is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with addictions and coping with life changes, and she also addresses concerns such as guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia.

Nancy keeps sessions direct and person-centered. She favors clear conversation over lectures and adapts her approach to the person in front of her. Clients can expect straightforward feedback and an emphasis on practical steps they can try between sessions.

Her work pays particular attention to recovery and early stages of change. She has experience supporting people who are in treatment programs and those navigating the first months after making a change. That practical focus includes planning manageable actions, noticing patterns that keep problems going, and building steadier routines.

Nancy uses person-centered methods alongside trauma-informed practices. This combination is used to address the emotional and behavioral patterns that feed addiction, anxiety, and depression. She talks through coping tools, ways to reduce intense shame and guilt, and options for reconnecting with others.

Conversations also cover questions about life purpose and direction. Sessions aim to clarify what matters now, explore realistic next steps, and test small experiments in day-to-day life. The emphasis is on workable adjustments rather than dramatic overhauls.

Approaches and how online sessions can help

Person-centered work focuses on listening and on what matters to the individual. It involves open dialogue, checking what is working, and adjusting the plan to the person's goals. This approach helps when someone feels unsure about next steps or needs clearer priorities.

Trauma-informed care looks at how past distress affects current behavior and feelings. It emphasizes pacing, safety in the work, and practical coping skills to manage strong reactions. This can be useful for people whose addictions or social anxiety are linked to earlier experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss different ways of working, try methods that match the client's needs, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process aims to make sessions feel relevant and usable.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, since this profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also make it simpler to keep continuity of care during life changes. Ask about format options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick what fits your day.