Counseling Practice – Higgs Counseling Service
Higgs Counseling Service operates as a solo private practice at 347 20th Street West, Suite 114, Jasper, Alabama 35501, under the direction of Billy Higgs, LPC. Higgs holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential in Alabama and brings more than 35 years of counseling experience to the practice, including over 28 years as a licensed professional. Prior to establishing the private practice, Higgs spent 27 years at Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center, from which he retired in December 2017. That institutional background informs the practice’s grounding in established therapeutic frameworks.
The practice first opened on a part-time basis in May 2016, while Higgs was still employed at the mental health center, and transitioned to full-time private practice operations beginning in January 2018. Services include individual therapy, couples counseling, and family counseling. Clinical focus areas encompass depression, anxiety, grief, addiction concerns, and daily coping challenges. The therapeutic approach is described as primarily person-centered and cognitive behavioral, centering the therapeutic relationship while also helping clients examine and challenge thought and belief patterns that contribute to emotional distress.
Sessions are conducted in person at the Jasper office location. The fee for a one-hour individual or couples session is $150, due at time of service. Payment is accepted via cash, personal check, and major credit or debit cards; a $30 fee applies for returned checks. Accepted insurance plans include Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare/Optum, and Medicare. BCBS Expanded Psychiatric Services and Medicaid are not accepted at this practice.
Appointments can be scheduled through the online client portal at higgscounsel.mytherabook.com or by calling (205) 275-3840. Additional contact methods include fax at (855) 450-1808 and email at billyhiggslpc@gmail.com. The practice serves clients in Jasper and the surrounding Walker County area of northwest Alabama. Session availability, scheduling logistics, and any updates to accepted insurance plans are best confirmed by contacting the practice directly, as information on the website reflects the details available at the time of publication.