Suzanne W. Higgins

I work individually with adult women of all ages. My goal is to support the whole person by encouraging use of her strengths to discover new possibilities in life, and to identify and question thoughts and behaviors that aren’t helping her move in a positive direction. Acknowledging the past yet focusing on the present, we collaborate to build resilience and flexibility for facing life’s challenges: maintaining healthy relationships, dealing with life changes, illness and loss, work stresses, as well as conditions like anxiety and depression. My approach to therapy is eclectic and tailored to each client. We work on self-and-other perception, connecting thoughts, feelings and body awareness, relating past to present and building personal skills. Mindfulness, relaxation and visualization, self-expression through imagery and journaling are helpful, as appropriate. My private and safe home office is located in Duke Forest in Durham. I offer a free initial phone consultation, which is an o