HelpPRO: Maryann E. Higgins, LCSW, LCADC

Maryann E. Higgins, LCSW, LCADC	Last Updated: 03/27/2011


Office and Contact Information

551 Park Ave. Suite 2 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076	Phone: (908) 380-3369 Fax: (908) 232-2921 Free Phone Consultation: Click Here Email: Click Here Contact: Maryann Higgins

Gender: Female

Office Hours:

Monday: 8am - 9pm
Tuesday: N/A
Wednesday: By appointment
Thursday: N/A
Friday: 11am - 9pm
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: By appointment

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 3 Hours
Weekends: 3 Hours

Accessibility:

Are Accessible by Wheelchair

Are Near Public Transportation

Can Make Home Visits

Can Provide Telephone Counseling

Offer Evening Office Hours


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 20

Licensing:

NJ - LCSW [44SC00405200]

NJ - LCADC [37LC00063200]

Degrees:

MSW

Credentials and Certifications:

Social Work Supervisor


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: $125
Group: $25
Family: $125

Sliding Scale: Yes

Medicaid (or equivalent state insurance): Yes

Medicare: Yes

Private Insurance or Out of Network: Yes

Free Services:

Brief Phone Consultation

Information & Referral

Initial Consultation/Evaluation

One Hour per wk for Returning Troops and Families

Insurance:

Aetna Behavioral Health	Magellan Behavioral Health
AETNA Health, Inc.	Oxford Health Plans
AETNA Inc. (Medicare PPO)	QualCare, Inc.
AETNA Inc. (Open Choice)	Saint Barnabus System Health Plan
CIGNA HealthCare	TRICARE
CIGNA HealthCare (PPO)	United Behavioral Health (UBH)
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (Horizon Healthcare)	United Healthcare
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (Horizon Medicare PPO)	United HealthCare (Options PPO)
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (Horizon PPO)	Value Options


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.)	Couple or Marital Issues	Life Transitions
Addictions/Substance	Depression	Parenting Issues
Aging	Domestic Violence	Spiritual/Religious Concerns
Anger Management	Family Dysfunction	Stress
Behavioral Problems	Grief/Loss	Women's Issues
Career/Employment Concerns	Interpersonal Relationships


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adolescents (13-17)	Children (6-12)	Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)	Seniors (60 +)

Specific Populations:

ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics)	Grandparents	Step Families
Children of Divorce


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Behavioral	Cognitive/Behavioral	Relational
Case Management	Information and Referral	Satir
Coaching	Intervention (Alcohol, Drug, Gambling Addiction, etc.)	Supervised Visitation

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Group	Peer Support
Educational or Psycho-Educational	Individual	Supervision/Consultation
Family Systems


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Religious Experience:

Christian


Professional Associations

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Groups


Divorce Recovery Group

Support Group: This group is for anyone who is experiencing the pain of divorce and the aftermath.

Group Focus:

Couple/Marital Issues
Family Dysfunction
Women's Issues

Group Status:
Group Type:

Active
Support

Member Age:

Adults (26-59)
Seniors (60 +)

Member Gender:

Any

Location:	Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Phone:	(908) 380-3369

Meeting Day:	Friday
Meeting Time:	Evening
Meeting Frequency:	Every Other Week


Divorce Recovery Group

New Group forming to discuss divorce recovery issues.

Group Focus:

Interpersonal Relationships
Couple/Marital Issues
Anger Management

Group Status:
Group Type:

Forming
Support

Member Age:

Adults (26-59)
Seniors (60 +)

Member Gender:

Any

Location:	Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Phone:	(908) 380-3369

Meeting Day:	Friday
Meeting Time:	Evening
Meeting Frequency:	Every Other Week