- Trauma-informed care
- Communication skills
- Self-esteem work
About Elmer
Elmer Higgins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship friction, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, and building self-love.
She uses a trauma-informed approach that helps people understand how past harm affects their present feelings and choices. Sessions involve clear conversation about what feels stuck, practical steps to improve communication, and ways to rebuild self-regard after shame. Elmer respects each person’s cultural and spiritual background and will include those dimensions when they matter to the client.
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She listens, reflects, and helps clients try different ways of reacting in real life. That can mean practicing new phrases for hard conversations or naming small changes to reduce daily stress.
Many people come to her feeling disconnected from what matters after a major life change. She helps them notice values and practical priorities so decisions feel more manageable. Work in sessions is steady and concrete rather than vague or purely inspirational.
Elmer asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. She works in English and does not take international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online approaches and what they do
Elmer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a trauma-informed lens that helps people understand how past experiences shape present reactions. This approach is useful for people who feel triggered by memories, overwhelmed by anxiety, or stuck repeating the same interpersonal patterns.She also emphasizes practical communication work. That includes rehearsing different ways to speak in difficult conversations and setting small, testable goals to change how interactions go. This helps when relationship friction or family conflict makes day-to-day life harder.
Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. Elmer collaborates with clients to identify which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what feels useful and what leads to more manageable steps in everyday life.
Session-format details should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific online formats. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Ask about the available session types when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, and self-love.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She uses trauma-informed ideas to identify patterns, then practices concrete communication and coping steps to change daily life.
What is her clinical background?
She has seven years of experience working with adults on the listed concerns. That experience includes helping people recover from trauma and rebuild self-esteem.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida. Her listed location is Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session after matching.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.