Staff Bios
Higgins & Carter LLC was founded by John Carter in 2010 with the goal of creating a multi-disciplinary staff of psychologists, social workers and psychiatrists. Our staff is comprised from varied experience, education and expertise. Please review the bios below to learn more about the clinicians at the practice.
Staff
John C. Carter, LCSW
Therapist
John is deeply committed to helping individuals navigate the transformative process of change with compassion, clarity, and resilience. With a focus on complex trauma, anxiety, relationship negotiation, social and family role dynamics, and co-occurring disorders, John believes that meaningful change begins with deeper self-understanding and authentic connection. John works from a cognitive-integrative perspective, drawing from object relations and self-psychology to explore how early relational experiences shape current patterns of thinking, feelings, and relating. His approach is exploratory, helping clients build cognitive insights while also attending to the deeper emotional and developmental needs that influence present-day struggles.
Education
John completed his M.A at the University of Chicago. John practiced privately since 2010. He has worked and trained in community mental health centers and hospital settings, providing care to children and adults. .
Hector Rupitt, LCPC
Therapist
Monea works with individuals, families, couples, and college students who are navigating depression, anxiety, and the challenges that come with life transitions. She has experience supporting people from diverse backgrounds and is committed to creating a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. Monea shows up with empathy, authenticity, and a collaborative spirit.
Feel free to reach out with any questions or to see if working together feels like a good fit.
Education
Monea graduated from Alabama A&M University
Branden Pace, LMSW
Therapist
Branden works with individuals, couples, students, and families. Branden has worked throughout the country providing a unique ear to listen and support problems in living. Feel free to reach out to talk.
Education
Branden graduated from Alabama A&M University.
Benjamin Wall, LPC
Therapist
Ben prioritizes establishing authentic relationships with clients as the foundation for therapeutic growth. He practices from a client-centered approach, providing individualized care based on each person’s needs. In therapy, he is highly collaborative, providing skills and empowering clients to overcome life’s difficulties. His therapeutic foundation is Rogerian in nature, while pulling from CBT, DBT and mindfulness-based practices. Ben specializes in working with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance-abuse disorders, and problem gambling. He has also worked with couples and has co-authored academic papers on the treatment of depression through couples counseling. Regardless of the concern, Ben works closely with clients to provide best-in-class therapy for his patients.
Education
Ben received his MS in clinical counseling from Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago. In school, he studied trauma-informed practices, CBT, DBT, couples counseling, substance-use disorders and process addictions. Professionally, he has experience working in in-patient treatment centers and community mental health centers.
