Pennie Higdon

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nearly 30 years of experience supporting individuals across a wide range of mental health needs. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Mississippi College, graduating with Special Distinction. My background includes on‐site work in psychiatric hospitals providing diagnostic assessments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, as well as extensive outpatient experience addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, substance use, trauma, adjustment disorders, and crisis intervention.

My clinical work also includes serving as a crisis counselor with the American Red Cross in Dallas during Hurricane Katrina, supporting displaced individuals and families through acute stress, grief, and major life disruption. In addition to my direct clinical roles, I spent nearly 25 years in managed care conducting nationwide clinical reviews for psychiatric and substance‐use facilities, strengthening my ability to assess complex cases, understand treatment systems, and advocate for appropriate levels of care.

While I have experience providing marital and family therapy, my primary focus is working with individuals who are seeking clarity, stability, emotional healing, and long‐term growth. I currently offer outpatient therapy and facilitate recovery‐focused groups in the Plano area, providing virtual care to clients throughout Texas.

My therapeutic approach integrates person‐centered interventions, motivational interviewing, reality‐based strategies, and—when desired—Christ‐centered counseling. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and belief systems, offering faith‐integrated care only when it aligns with the client’s preferences. My goal is to provide a supportive, grounded, and collaborative space where individuals can heal, grow, and build lasting change.

I practice from a person‐centered philosophy, meeting you gently and genuinely right where you are. I honor your story, your pace, and the experiences that have shaped you. My approach is grounded in warmth, authenticity, and the belief that you carry deep worth and the ability to grow in meaningful ways. With decades of clinical experience, I help you make sense of your emotions, understand what’s getting in the way, and build practical, sustainable tools that support real change.

My work is informed by my faith in Christ, but I welcome clients from all backgrounds and belief systems. Faith‐integrated counseling is available if you want it, but never assumed. What matters most is creating a space where you feel safe, respected, and truly heard—where you can explore challenges, strengthen insight, and move toward healing with clarity and confidence.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to walk alongside you with steadiness, compassion, and encouragement. Together, we’ll work toward a life that feels more grounded, purposeful, and aligned with who you are and who you’re becoming.

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.