I have more than 15 years of experience providing compassionate client-centered counseling & psychological testing. With support, encouragement, and additional coping skills, you can heal and grow... becoming more fully present, more resilient, and focused on positive change.
I use a combination of therapeutic treatment approaches including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Therapy, Positive Psychology, Play Therapy, Compassion-focused Therapy, and Pet Assisted Therapy.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorders.
I provide psychological evaluations for clients including DSM 5 diagnostic evaluations using Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI), Behavioral Assessment Scale for Children (BASC 3), Gilliam Autism Rating Scale (GARS 3). For educational and cognitive assessments, I use the Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC V), Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT V), and other assessments to assist with Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and accommodations for students with special needs and learning disorders.
I offer a sliding scale for self-paying clients who can then submit payment receipts to be reimbursed by their own insurance companies. I am also a Holman Group provider for CenCal patients.
Take the first step in your healing journey. Set up an appointment for counseling and/or psychological evaluation by emailing drpatriciahiggins@outlook.com today. Appointments are available Sundays and Mondays in the afternoons and evenings.
