Terri Higgins
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
I use the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and view the counseling process as a partnership and an opportunity to help you learn more about yourself.
Everyone has an inner "family" of different parts, each with unique roles and motivations, and the goal is to connect with these parts as well as the core, compassionate Self that naturally leads this parts. I will help you discover your own parts, as well as build your core Self, allowing you to heal, change, feel self-empowered and self-compassion. I utilize both IFS and EMDR to address trauma that happened long ago, as well as any recent trauma. I also have a resident, Alex, who is in his second career, and is a wonderful addition to the practice. Alex creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel truly seen and heard. Please check out our website if you are interested in seeing Alex: www.charlottesvillecounselinggroup.com
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Childhood Abuse
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Panic
- Perfectionism
- Physical Stress
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Anger Management
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Step-free entry
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
- Wide doorway
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Virginia
- Anthem – Virginia
- Anthem Healthkeepers Plus – Virginia
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Virginia
- Sentara Healthcare – Virginia
- United HealthCare – Virginia
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Professional Counselor
Virginia Department of Health Professions
0701003243, Virginia
Certificates
EMDR certified
EMDRIA
I have completed an EMDRIA approved training program in EMDR therapy, a minimum of 50 clinical sessions in which EMDR was utilized, and 20 hours of consultation in EMDR by an Approved Consultant.
Level 1 Training
Internal Family Systems Institute
Education
University of Virginia
MEd (Master of Education), 1987
I received an endorsement in the field of mental health.