LPC, 44 years of experience
It has been my pleasure to serve as a Licensed Professional Counselor for more than 30 years, in the clinically effective treatment of anxiety, depression, stress management, loss adjustment, relationship issues, and PTSD/trauma. Utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy in a warm, engaging interactive style, my intent is to help each person experience effective communication and personal growth in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Informed consent is necessary to an awareness of the therapeutic process and is the first item in a first session. This allows for an opportunity to get perspective about my practice and to ask questions. Understanding that a first session is the client's opportunity to interview the therapist and determine if the therapeutic alliance is a good fit, the client's current stressors and goals for therapy are the agenda.
Clients leave sessions feeling affirmed and confident they have or will acquire the tools needed to accomplish their therapeutic objectives. My ambition is best summed up in my motto: "a helping hand when life doesn't make sense."
I work with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. I have degrees in Psychology from Texas and Virginia.
Utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy in a warm, engaging interactive style, my intent is to help each person experience communication in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Communication between spouses and those seeking to marry is a vital piece in the success of the relationship. in therapy, you can learn to communicate with each other in clear, affirming, non-judgmental language.
One's faith is often a great resource for dealing with life's stressors. In therapy, you can strengthen your faith and use your Christian walk to resolve issues and heal relationships.
With 32 years of certification in Clinical Hypnosis, you can access this tool to assist you with learning how to relax, quit smoking, resolve trauma, prepare for and pass examinations, increase self-esteem, overcome resistance to personal growth.
Regardless of the intensely challenging experience you have had, the tools and techniques of Solution Focused Brief Treatment can assist you in regaining your balance and readying yourself to return to your normal life.
2 ratings with written reviews
July 15, 2025
Our conversation went very well Mr. Hicks really put things into perspective for me and even related to some of the issues I was dealing with looking forward to working with him more in the future
March 8, 2025
I love my sessions with Ed! He makes me feel heard and always provides insightful feedback and solutions!