Angela Hicks
Hi there! I look forward to meeting you. I am a License Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I have been practicing for over 8 years, which includes non-profit and community based work.
I have vast experience with people from diverse cultures and blended or interracial families.
I help a vast variety of individuals and families that have different sets of challenges in order to overcome their obstacles to achieve balance and growth.
First session
What can be expected in first session is: introduction, gathering information which includes any background thats relevant, current issues/challenges, and discuss goals. First session is mainly to build rapport, understand needs, and determine a suitable treatment plan.
Strengths
I have vast experience with people from diverse cultures and blended or interracial families. I create a safe and welcoming space, reflective listening, reframing, encouraging insight, co-regulating during times of distress, and I'm also warm and direct.
Ideal clients
I work with individuals and families of various backgrounds and culture in different settings treating mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and issues such as: adjustment problems, acculturation difficulties, low self esteem, life transitions, work or school stress, and relationship problems.
Treatment methods
Attachment-based
My experience with community work which involves children and teenagers being separated from their biological parents and some of the children and teenagers experiencing multiple placements and how that can impact their functioning, especially in their ability to form healthy relationships in the here an now and in the future.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Through talk therapy, increased client's awareness regarding the frequency of negative self-talk or hold irrational beliefs that affect their mood and behavior. It would involve client to journal the frequency of negative self thoughts, changing those negative self-thoughts.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
Sessions would focus on building solutions instead of solving problems and it could lead to overcoming challenges. It has helped to break down barriers to change their repetitive situation.
Location
Virtual sessions