Claudia Higgins

Claudia Higgins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Lake Worth, FL. She works with teenagers, young adults, adults, and couples. Many of Mrs. Higgins’s clients come in when they are struggling with personal, relational, or professional issues. Primarily she address' anxiety, depressive symptoms, family of origin issues, domestic violence, grief and loss, traumas, substance abuse maintenance or self-esteem areas of concern. Clients have the option to intertwine a faith-based perspective alongside clinical techniques and tools. Mrs. Higgins is particularly passionate about serving the adult population as well as couples. Mrs. Higgins also has advanced training in the area of trauma, children and family issues.

Mrs. Higgins utilizes several evidenced-based treatments when working with clients to develop their self-determination, empowerment while improving their insight, judgment, and perception. In session, Mrs. Higgins uses a strength-based client-centered approach, instead of focusing on the person’s diagnosis, disabilities or deficits, the clinician hone in on a person’s focuses on their strengths, interests, resources, and capabilities. It allows the client to see themselves at their best in order to see their own value and promote their own well-being. Mrs. Higgins’ style is eclectic, holistic and empowering. Mrs. Higgins is dedicated to providing a relationship that is professional, intimate, empowering, respectful and trustworthy.

Mrs. Higgins received her Master’s in social work and Bachelor’s in social work and criminal justice from Florida Atlantic University with a focus on children and families. She gained experience in the school setting, community mental health, substance abuse/recovery agencies and the criminal justice system. She has sat on several paneled discussions throughout the state of Florida and has facilitated several mental health, substance abuse and couples’ groups which enables her to serve several populations for over 28 years. Her office offers telehealth sessions at this time.