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Rick W. Hicks

LPC23 years of experience
5.0 (32)
Authentic
Direct
Intelligent

Usually, my clients seek therapy and counseling after struggling with challenges for days and sometimes months. Over time, these same challenges create maladaptive behavior patterns that must be corrected to facilitate change. However, my clients tend to dig in while inserting a host of new concerns. Albert Einstien wrote: "We can't solve today's problems with the mentality that created them" With this in mind, it is better to seek professional services and resources: Recognizing you're not alone in this healing process.

I have extensive experience working with the military population and their families, with children and young adults, with relationship issues, and with addictions.

I understand that therapy cannot solve all things of the past that challenge us, but clients can seek support, understanding, and better days. My passion is to help the world heal through community and humanity. I'm ready to help you define and rewrite your new beginning. This will allow you to sculpt the person you want to be.

First session

The first session is about information gathering to develop treatment goals and define the direction of the upcoming sessions.

Strengths

I have extensive experience working with the military population and their families, with children and young adults, with relationship issues, and with addictions. I'm retired from the military and worked as a clinical supervisor training new therapists.

Ideal clients

I enjoy working with young adults who are seeking change from dysfunctional behavior.

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I've been treating clients since 1999, using electric approaches to facilitate change that is necessary to overcome unhealthy behavior

Location

Virtual sessions

Reviews and ratings

5.0 rating (32)1 review
June 4, 2025

Great first session with Rick, looking forward to the journey:)

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Rick

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