Are you or your child struggling with emotions or having difficulty coping with the past or present? I offer effective individualized care, treat a number of mental health challenges, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, adolescents, children, families, couples, and groups. I can assist you to advance through the pain of trauma to develop healthy ways of thinking using an integrative approach along with your strengths. My graduate degree is a Master of Arts from Eastern University in Clinical and Community Counseling, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health in the States of Delaware and Pennsylvania. I look forward to working with you to assist you on the path to healing! My experience includes but is not limited to assisting children, adolescents and adults with: ​Trauma & PTSD Foster Care and Adoption ADHD Oppositional Defiance Disorder Anxiety Depression Family Conflict Mood Disorders Behavior Issues Parenting Issues Crisis Counseling ​

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

My focus is to help you heal, energize, and become aware of your inner strengths. I will provide a positive safe emotional space, listen to your concerns, and collaborate with you to customize your individual treatment plan. My client promise is to be here for you every step of your journey. My goal is to help you, your child, and your family grow from your experiences, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I utilize an integrative approach incorporating CBT, DBT, Family Systems, Person-Centered, Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness and Crisis Interventions. I do not use a cookie-cutter approach, but instead personalize the treatment to the individual for the best outcomes.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I am motivational and encouraging, committed to creating a caring and supportive therapeutic alliance with all of my clients to assist in promoting positive growth.

About Alicia Hicks