Welcome!
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
I understand life can be messy and out of balance. I am here to help you chart your course.
You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you.
My practice specializes in treating individuals and families, and through years of experience, I’m confident that no problem is too great to overcome. Through therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future.
UNLOCKING FÓRTITUDE strength of mind that allows one to endure pain or adversity with courage ÓR Means key in Gaelic. MOXIE "The ability to face difficulty with spirit and courage". COURAGE "the quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; BRAVERY".
I recently was featured in
I'm Too Old For This Sh*t
How to Trust again after Sleeping with the Enemy - with Shannon Higgins, M.A., LPC-S
I'm Too Old For This Sh*t
Founder: (lower left Shannon Higgins, M.A, LPC-Supervisor ; (right) Lacey Knight, M.S., LPC-Associate. (Top) Jackie Mossakowski, Masters Practicum Counselor, LPC-Associate
Mission Statement for Unlocking Fórtitude
Our name encompasses the very core of our psychotherapy practice. It is our honor, privilege and duty to build connection through safety, evidenced based techniques and guiding our clients to realize and love their authentic selves. We match clients based on personality, expertise and treatment approach tailored to the individual, family and group needs.
Shannon Higgins 
Shannon Higgins is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in individual, family therapy, adolescent therapy, her trademark "Moxie Recovery Program" and maintains a private practice in North Plano, TX. She is EMDR trained and specialized in Complex PTSD. Her passion (or as she will affectionately say "crusade") is to educate the public, mental health profession and court system about the signs of Narcissistic Abuse not only as a Licensed Professional Counselor but also as a survivor and now a thriver. She is also a Certified Christian Counselor through the International Institute of Faith Based Counseling and may apply this upon request.