Who We Are
About HigherChange
HigherChange is a group practice of therapists and coaches helping individuals, couples, families, and organizations navigate life and grow toward lasting transformation. Our name reflects our purpose: to help people create not just change—but higher change. That means we care about your whole-person wellness in the context of your relationships, work, purpose, and emotional or spiritual life.
Your Invitation
The path to wholeness can be challenging and rewarding at the same time. Whether you're seeking support for your mental health, relationships, purpose, or personal growth—we're here to walk with you. At HigherChange, we offer more than services. We offer presence, partnership, and a safe space to grow.
Request an appointment today. We’d be honored to take the next step with you.
Our Motto: “Acceptance First”
Our motto, “Acceptance First,” comes from experience. Dr. Tom, one of our co-founders, left a successful tech career to pursue therapy and pastoral work. In his early years as a therapist, he found that trying to fix people didn’t work.
Everything shifted when he chose to begin from a place of deep acceptance. When people felt truly seen and safe, they changed on their own. That insight became the heart of HigherChange. Today, it still guides everything we do.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple but powerful:
To be a safe space for people to be accepted and to grow into their life goals.
It began with Dr. Tom’s personal commitment to “engage in deeper encounters that lead people to hope, worth, meaning, and healing.” His own journey from stress to serenity led him to create a place where people could grow with peace, clarity, and care.
Our Identity
HigherChange is a diverse team of therapists and coaches working under the mentorship of a licensed therapist. We are inspired by the example of Jesus, who modeled inclusive love, healing, and compassion for all. This shapes how we listen, how we serve, and how we care.
We believe every person is created with inherent worth and deserving of dignity. That belief is reflected in how we treat one another—with empathy, humility, and wholehearted presence.
Core Values: The Five A's
Our values guide how we show up—in every session, every conversation, and every story we’re honored to hear.
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Awareness. We explore what drives us—without judgment or shame.
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Acceptance & Belonging. We help people feel included, valued, and able to embrace who they are.
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Authenticity & Integrity. We promote honest, aligned living—where who you are and how you show up are in sync.
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Appreciation & Valuing All People. We affirm the beauty in every voice—especially those often overlooked.
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Achievement. The 4 F’s – We help people reach their goals while pursuing:
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Finding purpose and peace
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Fulfilling goals
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Fun in the journey
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Freedom to live with joy and intention
Diversity Statement
“Acceptance First” means embracing every person with respect and compassion—even when we hold different beliefs or standards for ourselves.
We are proud to serve individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life. We are passionate about advancing equal opportunity, dignity, and inclusion. We believe diversity strengthens us—and we welcome every story, every background, and every identity with openness and care.
Vision Statement
We see a future where HigherChange is a trusted name—locally and beyond.
We want to be known not just for helping people feel better—but for helping them become who they were created to be.
We will become a vibrant network of coaches and therapists known for creating the kind of safety where real change begins.
Objectives
As we move toward our vision, we stay grounded in our purpose. Our goals include:
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Offering exceptional therapy and coaching services with heart and integrity
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Expanding access to culturally responsive care
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Fostering professional development and mentorship within our network
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Modeling emotional, relational, and spiritual wholeness in how we lead and serve
The Founders
HigherChange was founded by Dr. Thomas Luttrell and his wife, Hannah Luttrell. "Dr. Tom" is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. He has also served as a family life educator, a psychology professor, and as a pastor.
The founders are inspired by the example of Jesus, who shared healing love with everyone He met. This spirit of compassion and inclusivity shapes our team and our care. While HigherChange can offer Christian counseling for those who seek it, we serve people of all beliefs and backgrounds without imposing any. Everyone is welcome.
