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Angela N Hicks

Angela N Hicks

LCSW
6 years of experience
Virtual

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Texas. I have a master of social work from university of Houston Graduate College of social work, and finely honed training in diagnostic assessment & psychotherapy. I have been practicing since 2018 and have worked in different clinical settings including inpatient and outpatient , and with all population. I believe it’s an honor to work with clients during particularly challenging periods of their lives. Sometimes we need a time of reflection and evaluation to be able to move forward. My therapeutic approach is tailored specifically to each individual. I believe in treatment philosophy that incorporates a multicultural perspective and integrated approach. I have genuine interest in the welfare of others and treat adults from ages 18-68 years.

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

First session will include assessment, getting to know the client, establishing rapport , gathering presenting problems, discussing diagnosis, treatment plans, termination procedures, release of information process, and therapeutic approaches that will be used in sessions.

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

Therapeutic alliance, collaboration, psycho education, caring, empathy, compassionate , effective interpersonal skills, active listening, reliable, genuine, respectful, disciplined, patient , & trustworthy.

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My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Our thoughts determine how we feel and how we act. it’s important to identify and challenge negative or inaccurate thinking and core beliefs. Thinking more positively can help you solve problems, feel more confident about your abilities, and feel more hopeful about your life. Learning to identify, challenge and reduce negative or inaccurate thinking can lead to positive changes in your moods or behaviors. Over my years of practice, I have helped clients through the use of CBT to reframe their beliefs and restructure their cognition by educating and working them through strategies to counter negative or inaccurate thinking leading to lasting change and fulfilled life. Each session will be client centered, using active listening, reflection and clarification, probing for information, and positive unconditional regard, we will collaboratively work on their goals.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Life is full of dialectics or "opposites" which can be confusing. When one begins to understand these dialects, for example the need for acceptance of the self at the same time as needing to change, one will begin to function at a higher level. I will utilize both individual (insight/cognitive) interventions including specific skills, including core mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness to increase acceptance of self and impulse control to enhance quality of life. Mindfulness leads to less self-judgment and positive change.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

The key is that we can construct a new world view, if we don't focus on a problem but solution. I will assess clients use of language and concepts that construct past and present meanings, identify client's strengths, and we will collaboratively construct new realities that allow client to make productive choices.