Higher Ground Counseling

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Higher Ground Counseling is a professional counseling practice located in Erwin, Tennessee. Experienced counselor Lincoln Shelton, LPC, MHSP, provides expert treatment for adults and teens living in the rural Appalachian region of East Tennessee and neighboring communities.

Higher Ground Counseling is dedicated to delivering compassionate, effective counseling services to individuals, families, and groups affected by psychiatric conditions like anxiety, substance use disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Lincoln is also an expert in dual diagnosis, where a substance use disorder occurs alongside other mental health problems.

A key aspect of Lincoln’s treatments is incorporating a Christian worldview, allowing him to provide faith-based counseling that not only addresses patients’ psychological and emotional needs but also supports their spiritual beliefs and values.

The Higher Ground Counseling approach combines best practices with the most effective treatments, informed by the latest evidence-based mental health research. Lincoln uses evadence based materials developed by organizations that support patients and complement Higher Ground Counseling’s aims. These include The Change Companies, which offers resources like Interactive Journaling®, and Hazelden Publishing’s addiction recovery and self-help resources.

Higher Ground Counseling recognizes the significant impact substance misuse has on the community and offers specialized counseling to help patients and their families overcome this challenge and others. Higher Ground Counseling provides a supportive environment where patients regain control of their lives.

Call Higher Ground Counseling to learn more, or book an appointment online today.

Insurances

• Aetna
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Cigna - Evernorth (Behavioral Health)
• Humana
• Magellan Behavioral Health
• Optum
• TRICARE
• United Behavioral Health
• UnitedHealthcare

Specialties

• Counselor
• Psychiatrist
• Social Worker

Services

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Dual Diagnosis
• Faith-based Counseling
• Grief
• Group Therapy
• PTSD
• Substance Use Disorder