Frances Higgins , LICSW

Frances Higgins brings over 28 years of clinical experience working with clients across a broad range of ages and concerns. She begins by listening carefully to each person and then collaborates with them to determine which therapeutic approaches will best address their needs, blending client-centered techniques with cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and strength-based interventions. As a LICSW - a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - she combines clinical training and field experience to support practical progress and emotional healing.

In work with survivors of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, Frances integrates trauma theory to guide treatment that supports recovery and helps people manage distressing symptoms. Her practice emphasizes partnership and adaptability, tailoring strategies to the individual rather than applying a single method to everyone. Whether the focus is symptom management, building resilience, improving relationships, or addressing long-standing challenges, she aims to create an atmosphere where clients feel heard and can work toward meaningful change.

Frances applies evidence-informed interventions while honoring each client’s strengths and goals, helping them develop skills and insights that translate into day-to-day life and relationships.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Frances Higgins frequently uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients set the direction and pace of their work; this approach supports people who need a respectful, individualized space to explore feelings and goals. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which examines patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress.

Frances also incorporates attachment-based ideas when relationship patterns or early bonds are central to a person’s concerns, helping clients understand how past connections influence current relationships and intimacy. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Frances works collaboratively with each person to identify and adjust methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from a distance while working with therapists who adapt techniques to the online setting.