Meagan Higginbotham, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor practicing behavioral and mental health counseling at Ochsner Health in Philadelphia, Mississippi, and Newton, Mississippi. Meagan has worked with adolescents and adults across inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment settings since 2018. Her expertise includes working with diverse populations and a broad range of presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use, personality disorders, grief, schizophrenia and more.  

Meagan received her Master of Science degree in clinical mental health counseling from Mississippi State University in Meridian, Mississippi, in 2022. She obtained her state licensure as an LPC in 2025. In her clinical work, Meagan utilizes a variety of evidence-based psychotherapy approaches tailored to each patient’s unique needs and treatment goals. She actively participates in professional counseling associations to stay updated on advancements in mental and behavioral health care. Meagan has been practicing at Ochsner since 2026. Outside of behavioral health, she enjoys music, traveling and writing.