- Addictions support
- Guilt and shame
- Life changes coping
About Nancy
Nancy Higgins is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She works with people facing addictions and coping with life changes, and has a focused interest in guilt and shame, forgiveness, loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety. Nancy practices with adults who are processing recovery, trauma history, or persistent self-blame.
Her style is direct and person-centered. She listens first, then talks through practical steps a person can try between sessions. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at reducing the hold that guilt or shame can have on daily life.
Nancy uses trauma-informed principles alongside person-centered work. That means she pays attention to how past hurts affect present behavior and feelings. She helps people notice patterns and develop new responses to triggers.
Sessions often include focused exercises tailored to the problem at hand. People working on addiction or early recovery can expect discussions about managing cravings, coping with setbacks, and rebuilding routines. Those dealing with shame may practice ways to shift self-critical thinking and repair relationships with themselves.
Nancy encourages small, concrete changes that fit into busy lives. She supports people who are already in treatment programs as well as those looking for focused clinical support. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to clarify goals and next steps.
How therapeutic methods are used in online sessions
Person-centered work focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. In practice this means conversations aimed at what feels most pressing, with the therapist reflecting back and offering options rather than strict directions. This helps people who feel stuck by guilt or shame to name specific moments they want to change.Trauma-informed care pays attention to how past hurts shape current reactions. Sessions look at triggers, safety in pacing, and small steps to reduce reactivity. For people in early recovery or managing anxiety, that approach helps link past events to present coping choices.
Finding the right technique is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss approaches and try methods that fit the client’s goals and comfort level. Together they will adjust the plan as progress or obstacles appear.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also can allow a person to choose whether they prefer to use video, audio, or another available format depending on what suits their day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with addictions and people coping with life changes, and also focuses on guilt and shame, forgiveness, loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety.
How would she approach guilt or shame from childhood?
She uses a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to look at how past experiences influence current self-blame and behavior. The work includes noticing patterns and practicing different ways of responding.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and person-centered with practical conversation and exercises. She favors real dialogue over lectures and adapts sessions to a person’s immediate needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, working with addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and what language does she use?
She is a FL LMHC, and sessions are offered in English in Florida.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing and session details when you begin the sign-up process.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session to set goals and plan next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.