Alanna Higgins, LCSW
LCSW specializing in stress and anxiety
- Stress and anxiety support
- Career and self-esteem work
- Video phone chat messaging
About Alanna Higgins
Alanna Higgins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with ten years of experience supporting adults through periods of stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and depression. She works with people facing compassion fatigue and a range of related concerns, including adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, commitment and control difficulties, feelings of emptiness, and struggles with guilt, shame, or isolation. Alanna also addresses challenges such as hoarding, infidelity, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and questions about life purpose and identity.
She draws on a blend of evidence-based approaches - including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing - to tailor care to each individual. Her style emphasizes practical skill-building alongside exploration of values and goals, helping clients identify strengths they can use to move forward. Alanna approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, holding that each person is the expert on their own story and can access their resources to address what feels challenging.
Alanna recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and acknowledges that step as part of the healing process. As a licensed clinician - PA LCSW CW019847 and DE LCSW Q1-0012240 - she aims to create a collaborative space where clients clarify priorities, develop coping strategies, and work toward greater resilience and purpose.
She draws on a blend of evidence-based approaches - including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing - to tailor care to each individual. Her style emphasizes practical skill-building alongside exploration of values and goals, helping clients identify strengths they can use to move forward. Alanna approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, holding that each person is the expert on their own story and can access their resources to address what feels challenging.
Alanna recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and acknowledges that step as part of the healing process. As a licensed clinician - PA LCSW CW019847 and DE LCSW Q1-0012240 - she aims to create a collaborative space where clients clarify priorities, develop coping strategies, and work toward greater resilience and purpose.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesControl issuesEmptinessForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Alanna Higgins have?
Alanna Higgins has 10 years of professional experience.
Is Alanna Higgins a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Her license details include PA LCSW CW019847 and DE LCSW Q1-0012240.
In which languages does Alanna Higgins provide therapy?
Alanna provides therapy in English.
Where is Alanna Higgins located?
Alanna is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Alanna Higgins as my therapist?
You can work with Alanna through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Alanna Higgins work with international clients?
Alanna Higgins does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alanna Higgins cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Alanna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for changing behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns because it focuses on skills that can improve day-to-day functioning.She also employs Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can be especially helpful for people experiencing intense emotions, relationship difficulties, or patterns of impulsivity.
In some cases Alanna integrates elements of EMDR to support processing of distressing memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact. EMDR may be appropriate when past events continue to influence current reactions and functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alanna collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what is most helpful for the individual.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone visits, and shorter exchanges can take place via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists who can support progress over time.