Co-Founder / CEO
Kayla Morse Higgs
Kayla Morse Higgs is the co-founder and CEO of Nu Balance Consulting and an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) specializing in organizational development and leadership coaching.
With 15 years in education and nine years in leadership and management, Kayla has worked alongside senior leaders and leadership teams navigating complex change across education, social impact, and corporate organizations. Her approach is relational, systems-oriented, and grounded in a simple belief: the most powerful leadership development happens from the inside out.
Kayla is certified in Everything DiSC (Wiley) and Gallup CliftonStrengths coaching for individuals, managers, and teams, and holds a Certificate in Social Impact Management and Leadership from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice, in affiliation with the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University.
She partners with senior leaders, leadership teams, CHROs, and OD professionals to build the internal infrastructure that makes strategy executable — through 1:1 coaching, team intensives, DiSC and Strengths facilitation, and organizational consulting.
Co-Founder
Walter R. Higgs III
Walter R. Higgs III is the co-founder of Nu Balance Consulting and a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) specializing in mental health, pastoral care, and community-centered services.
Drawing on over 20 years as a clinician, social worker, and ordained clergy, Walter has catalyzed meaningful change in underserved communities through innovative programs for youth, adults, and families navigating significant social and economic barriers. His approach is person-centered, holistic, and grounded in the belief that every individual deserves access to compassionate, culturally responsive support.
Walter is now accepting new therapy clients through several insurance providers, offering a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and more. You can view his full profile and book directly through Psychology Today.
He partners with individuals, faith-based institutions, nonprofits, and organizations seeking to center mental health and radical well-being into their systems, structures, and daily practice.
Our Team
At Nu Balance Consulting, lasting change begins from within. Kayla leads organizational development and leadership coaching for senior leaders across education, social impact, and corporate settings. Walter leads clinical, pastoral, and community-centered services for individuals and faith-based organizations.
Two areas of expertise. One philosophy: inner work for outer results.
Whoever brought you here — you're in the right place.
At Nu Balance Consulting, we are proud to offer individual and group therapy services through various insurance providers, led by Walter, a licensed LICSW.
Our therapy sessions are designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients with a range of specialized therapeutic approaches:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Trauma-Informed Care
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Psychological First-Aid
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Anger Management
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Mindfulness
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Substance Abuse
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LGBTQIA
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Motivational Interviewing
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Harm Reduction
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Restorative Justice
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Suicide Prevention
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Everyone deserves the opportunity to receive support and experience personal growth. It is our belief that, through counseling, anyone can deal with many personal topics in life such as anger, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, marriage and relationship challenges. We are here to help you through your journey in a safe, nurturing, and confidential environment, with the hope that you are able to identify aspects of your life you would like to change. With this understanding, it is our belief that you are able to set your goals and work towards your desired change.
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We offer tailored supervision and coaching to clinicians who are accumulating hours towards certification or seeking to deepen their clinical expertise. Walter partners with schools, nonprofits, and various institutions to provide robust support to clinical staff, enhancing their practice and offering personal clinical support.
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Our supervision services are designed to foster growth, ensuring clinicians are not only well-prepared to meet professional standards but also equipped to handle the complexities of their roles with confidence and competence. Whether you are a new clinician seeking guidance or an institution looking to strengthen your clinical team's capabilities, Walter’s supervision provides the insights and support necessary to excel in the demanding field of mental health.
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We uniquely blend spiritual care with mental health practices to support the holistic well-being of individuals and faith-based communities. We offer specialized workshops, keynotes, panels, and speaking engagements led by Walter, designed to illuminate the valuable intersection of spirituality and mental wellness.
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Our services cater to congregations and organizations seeking to enhance their understanding and practice of pastoral care integrated with therapeutic insights. Walter’s dual expertise as a trained clinician and ordained minister enables him to provide deep, meaningful support that fosters both spiritual growth and mental health.
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Whether you are looking to enrich your community’s spiritual journey or expand your organization's capabilities in providing comprehensive care, Walter’s workshops and speaking engagements deliver essential knowledge and practical strategies that bridge the gap between faith and psychological well-being.
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Our Case Management Support Services are designed to bridge the gap between legal, social, and community resources.
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We collaborate closely with attorneys who represent clients navigating the court system, ensuring these individuals receive the necessary social service supports to mitigate legal issues or facilitate a smoother transition post-legal challenges. Additionally, Walter partners with churches and faith-based organizations to enhance their capacity to offer robust social support through effective case management.
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Our services are tailored to empower organizations and professionals working with vulnerable populations, providing them with the tools and knowledge to deliver impactful support. Whether you are a legal professional seeking to complement your client advocacy with social services or a community institution aiming to strengthen your outreach, Walter’s expertise in case management can significantly elevate your effectiveness in fostering positive change.
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Walter offers clinical supervision, workshops, keynotes, and psychotherapies to organizations that want to center mental health and radical well-being into their systems, structures, and daily practice.
Invested in by HR leaders, CHROs, COOs, and OD professionals on behalf of their leadership teams. Explore the options in the following tabs.
A half-day experience for leadership teams ready to build a shared language for how they communicate, collaborate, and lead under pressure. Each leader receives an individual DiSC and/or CliftonStrengths debrief, followed by a facilitated team session mapping collective strengths, blind spots, and growth opportunities.
What your team walks away with:
✔ Self-awareness they can apply immediately
✔ A shared language that reduces friction and increases trust
✔ A foundation for deeper coaching work if the team is ready
Format: Half day, in-person or virtual For: HR leaders, COOs, OD professionals, leadership teams
A 90-day embedded coaching experience for 3–6 senior leaders from the same organization. Combines individual 1:1 coaching with monthly group sessions to build relational trust, shared self-awareness, and the collective capacity to lead complex change together.
What organizations gain:
✔ A leadership team that communicates with greater clarity and trust
✔ Individual leaders who understand their impact on team culture
✔ Shared frameworks for navigating change, conflict, and complexity ✔ A stronger internal bench — without hiring externally
Format:
Group + 1:1 hybrid · Duration: 90 days · Team size: 3–6 leaders
Nu Balance's most comprehensive engagement — designed for organizations navigating complex, sustained change. Multi-leader coaching is combined with strategic consulting, change management support, and the Nu Balance Equitable Change Management Framework to build the leadership infrastructure your mission requires.
What this engagement includes:
✔ Coaching for multiple senior leaders simultaneously
✔ Systems-level consulting with a relational and equity lens
✔ Change management support embedded throughout
✔ Nu Balance Scorecard as an organizational baseline tool
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Format: Coaching + consulting
Duration: 6–12 months
Self-directed or employer-sponsored — for leaders investing in their own growth.
A tailored, bi-weekly coaching experience for senior leaders or middle managers navigating transition, complexity, or sustained high-pressure environments. Grounded in the ICF coaching framework and integrating DiSC and CliftonStrengths data where relevant.
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Together, we will:
✔ Examine the mindset patterns driving or derailing your leadership ✔ Build the relational and strategic capacity to lead through complexity
✔ Translate self-awareness into concrete behavioral change
✔ Develop accountability structures that sustain growth beyond our sessions
Format: Bi-weekly 1-hour sessions over 3 or 6 months
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Note: Typically sponsored by organizations as part of leadership development investments.
A focused 60-minute coaching session built around your CliftonStrengths profiles. Ideal for leaders who have completed one or both assessments and want to go deeper — translating results into concrete leadership action, communication strategies, and growth edges.
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Already have your results?
Email your PDF to team@nubalanceconsulting.com before booking to receive a discount.
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Format: 60 minutes, virtual
