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Alanna Higgins, LCSW

LCSW supporting stress relief and personal growth
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Self-esteem and career
  • Trauma-informed care

About Alanna Higgins

Alanna Higgins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania with ten years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, motivation struggles, self-esteem concerns, career challenges, and depression. She centers her practice on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and brings a strengths-based approach to help clients build on existing resources and skills.

Alanna emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies drawn from evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused care. She works with individuals facing a range of life and relational issues, including adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, commitment and control difficulties, feelings of emptiness, and concerns around forgiveness, guilt, or shame.

Taking the first step into therapy often requires courage, and Alanna honors that decision by offering a supportive, goal-oriented partnership. Her focus on building confidence, improving coping with stress and anxiety, and clarifying life and career direction is aimed at helping clients move toward greater resilience and clarity.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

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 experience.

Is Alanna Higgins a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License details are 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?

She is located in Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Alanna Higgins as my therapist?

You can work with Alanna Higgins 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 depending 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.

Could Remote Therapy Fit Your Needs?



Many people ask whether working with a therapist online can help with everyday struggles. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or major life changes, online therapy is a viable option and can be effective for addressing these issues.

One of the main benefits is flexibility - clients can choose the format that works best for them, including video sessions, phone consultations, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to integrate therapy into busy schedules and to connect from wherever the client is located.

Therapists who offer online care are licensed professionals, and clients have the ability to change therapists if they need a different fit. For many people, online therapy provides a practical, accessible way to begin addressing concerns and building new skills.

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