
Higgs Counseling Service
1810 Third Avenue South, Suite 213
Jasper, Alabama 35501
(205) 512-9932
Fax: (855) 450-1808
billyhiggslpc@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/higgscounseling/
Conveniently located in the Blanton Building in downtown Jasper, Alabama

About Me

William O. Higgs, Jr., M.Ed., LPC
My name is Billy Higgs. I have a solo private counseling practice in Jasper, Alabama. I retired from Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center in Jasper, Alabama at the end of December 2017 after 27 years. In May 2016, I began doing private practice counseling part-time. With my retirement, I now have more flexibility in scheduling.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (Alabama) with over 30 years counseling experience, and 23 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor. My practice includes individual therapy for depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, daily coping. I also offer family/couples counseling. My background and perspective are informed primarily by person-centered and cognitive behavioral practice. I believe in valuing each person for who they are, and helping each person identify and challenge the unhealthy and irrational thought and belief patterns that lead to emotional distress.
I am an approved provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield and for several EAP's.
My Credentials
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Master of Education degree in Counseling, 1988, University of Montevallo, Montevallo, Alabama
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Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, 1984, Louisiana College, Pineville, Louisiana
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Licensed Professional Counselor, Alabama # 1526 (since October 1995)
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Supervising Counselor, Alabama # 789 (since March 2015)