Therapist profile
Frances Higgins, LICSW
LICSW - Relationships and Family Concerns
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- Attachment-based methods
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Client-centered work
About Frances
Frances Higgins is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 30 years of clinical experience in Massachusetts. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, and intimacy-related issues. Frances also addresses a range of related areas including ADHD, compassion fatigue, and issues arising from adoption and foster care.
Frances listens first and then decides with each person which methods will be most useful. She uses client-centered techniques alongside cognitive behavioral strategies and other evidence-informed approaches. For people who have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse she draws on trauma theory to help manage symptoms and support healing.
Her practice often focuses on practical skills and clearer communication. That can mean learning tools for handling intense emotions, setting boundaries, or changing patterns that cause repeated conflict. Sessions also cover parenting stress, blended family dynamics, and problems like codependency or communication breakdowns.
She brings long experience working with people facing grief, addiction, bipolar mood concerns, and first responder stress. Frances pays attention to how attachment and early relationships shape current difficulties, and she uses that understanding to guide interventions.
People who choose Frances can expect a straightforward, collaborative style. She aims to help clients identify doable steps and to practice new ways of coping between sessions. If you want to proceed, confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How Frances' approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections. Online sessions using this approach look at how people relate, how they respond to closeness or distance, and practical steps to shift unhelpful interaction habits.Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's experience and priorities. In sessions the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients choose what to work on next. This approach is useful for people who want a steady, respectful place to sort through decisions and feelings.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills for changing thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Online CBT typically includes short exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments you can try between appointments to track progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Frances will discuss options and help decide what fits best based on symptoms, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as needs shift, and she collaborates with each person to adjust methods and pacing.
The original profile does not specify which online formats are used. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy home life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commuting time so appointments are less disruptive to daily routines.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting issues, and related areas listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with attachment-informed and emotion-focused methods to find what helps.
How much experience does she bring?
She has three decades of clinical experience working with a broad range of adult concerns and life stages.
What are her credential and location details?
She is an MA LICSW based in Massachusetts.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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