Pennie Higdon

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nearly 30 years of experience supporting individuals and families across diverse mental health needs. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Mississippi College, graduating with Special Distinction. My background includes work in psychiatric hospitals, the prison system, and faith‐integrated care through the Rapha Christian counseling division at Charter Hospital in North Jackson, Mississippi. I have provided outpatient therapy in Mississippi, offering individual, group, and marital counseling for concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, substance use, adjustment disorders, crisis intervention, etc. After relocating to Texas, I spent nearly 25 years in managed care conducting clinical reviews for psychiatric and substance‐use facilities nationwide. I currently provide outpatient therapy and serve as a group therapist in the Plano area, offering virtual care to clients across the entire state of Texas. My approach integrates person‐centered interventions, motivational interviewing, Christ‐centered counseling, and other reality‐based methods to support clients in their healing and long‐term recovery.

I practice from a person‐centered philosophy, believing deeply in meeting individuals exactly where they are emotionally and honoring their unique journey. My approach emphasizes respect, authenticity, and the inherent worth of every person, guided by my faith in Christ and in allowing others to be who they are while discovering their purpose. Today I bring decades of clinical experience, a strong foundation in faith, and a heart for service as I walk alongside clients in their healing and growth.

After our brief phone consult, the first session is a meaningful starting point. I use this time to get to know you—your concerns, your current challenges, and what you hope to work toward. We begin clarifying your goals together, and I help you evaluate what feels most important to address. This session also gives you the autonomy to decide whether my style and approach feel like a good fit for you, just as I’m assessing how I can best support you. My approach is open, non‐judgmental, and genuinely invested in your well‐being, and my goal is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, understood, and confident about the path forward.