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Individual Therapy for Adults

Practical, evidence-based therapy focused on helping you make meaningful progress.

✔ Adults (18+)
✔ In-person in North Tonawanda
✔ Appointments currently available

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GOOD FIT

Who We Help

You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. You may simply know that something isn’t working the way you want it to.

People often reach out when they are:

  • Feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed
  • Stuck in patterns that are difficult to change
  • Struggling with mood, motivation, or not feeling like themselves
  • Adjusting to a difficult experience or recent change
  • Ready to better understand what’s happening and decide what to do next

Good Fit If...

✓ Adults (18+)

✓ Seeking individual therapy

✓ Using employer or private health insurance

✓ Ready to actively participate

✓ In-person in North Tonawanda

CHECK YOUR FIT

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CHOOSE AN APPOINTMENT

View available therapists and their openings, then select a time that works for you.

GET STARTED

Complete your paperwork before your first session and let your therapist know what your goals are.

WHY J. HIGGINS COUNSELING

Therapy Focused on Meaningful Progress

Therapy should help you understand what’s happening, identify what may be keeping you stuck, and work toward changes that matter to you.

Our therapists use evidence-based approaches and adapt treatment to your needs and goals.

  • Understand patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and behavior
  • Develop practical ways to respond differently
  • Work toward meaningful goals
  • Adjust the approach as your needs change

Insurance, Cost & Payment

Answers to common questions about insurance, costs, and payment options.

We Accept:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (Highmark, Anthem, FEP & others)
  • Independent Health (including Nova)
  • Univera
  • Aetna (including Meritain)

We do Not Accept:

  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Essential Plans
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What will therapy cost?
Your cost depends on your in-network insurance benefits. If your plan has a deductible that applies to outpatient mental health services, you may be responsible for the full in-network rate determined by your insurance company until your deductible is met. After that, you may have a copay or coinsurance depending on your plan.

We recommend checking your in-network benefits for outpatient behavioral health with your insurance company if you have questions about your specific coverage.

What insurance is accepted?
We accept employer-sponsored or private insurance from the following:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (Highmark, Anthem, FEP & others)
  • Independent Health (including Nova)
  • Univera
  • Aetna (including Meritain)

We do not accept:

  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Essential Plans

*We cannot provide services to Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries, including on a private-pay basis.

What forms of payment are accepted?
We accept cash, check, and credit or debit cards. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) may also be used when eligible. Automatic credit card payments are available.

FAQ

A few answers to questions about starting therapy and what to expect.
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How do I know if counseling is right for me?
You don’t need to be certain before getting started. Therapy may be helpful if you’re feeling anxious, stressed, stuck, or simply know that something isn’t working the way you want it to.

The first step is to check whether our services are a good fit for what you’re looking for.

What should I expect at the first session?
Your first session is a chance to talk with your therapist about what brings you to counseling, what you would like to work on, and what you hope will change. Your therapist may also ask follow-up questions based on your intake paperwork. Together, you’ll begin identifying a direction for therapy.
How often will we meet and how long does therapy last?
Therapy is individualized based on your needs and goals. Many people begin with weekly or every-other-week sessions, and the frequency may change over time.

The length of therapy also varies. Some people reach their goals within several months, while others choose to continue longer. You and your therapist can adjust the approach as your needs change.

Do you offer tele-therapy?
Yes. Online therapy is available for clients located in New York State at the time of receiving services.
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