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Elmer Higgins

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

*Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (SW19669)

*Master of Social Work, Barry University (Trauma Focused)

*Bachelors of Social Work, Florida Atlantic University

*Elmer Higgins has about 18 years of experience in social work. Expertise includes child welfare, educational settings, individuals, families, and the overall mental health arena, Elmer specializes in the mental and emotional wellbeing of all ages. Elmer has a passion for people to achieve their maximum potential.

My approach to therapy

Therapy with Elmer is empowering, client-centered, and inspirational. Elmer desires to meet each client at their level and work at the pace that fits their needs. Elmer offers a safe space with no judgment, only listening ears, and compassion to help propel clients too desired goals and aspirations.

What you can expect from me

Clients must be seen, heard, and valued. Elmer desires that all clients leave sessions motivated to reach their full potential. Elmer believes progress will take time. So, stay the course, and with persistence and determination, goals are achieved. Elmer's aim is progress, not perfection.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Barry University School of Graduate Medical Sciences, Other at Florida Atlantic University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Florida Blue, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Play, Trauma Focused CBT, Structural Family, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic, Behavior Modification, Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English