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Online therapist

David Hicks

Support for stress, relationships, and life changes

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About David

David Hicks is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who uses practical, people-focused methods to help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. He favors straightforward conversations and clear coping steps. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm and help people make steady changes in daily life.

He brings ten years of experience working with adults in Kentucky. He often helps clients facing life transitions, workplace stress, social anxiety, or struggles around meaning and purpose.

Background and approach

He focuses on improving communication and lowering the everyday burdens that make daily routines harder. In sessions he listens first, then helps clients choose simple tools that fit their life. That can mean changing thought patterns, testing small behavior shifts, or setting short goals to see what works.

David uses Client-Centered techniques to keep the work grounded in each person’s priorities. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Solution-Focused Therapy helps people set concrete next steps and build on small successes.

These approaches are used to address issues like codependency, addiction concerns, grief around family changes, and communication problems. Appointments are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Sessions follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Prospective clients in Kentucky can start by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a session.

Practical therapy approaches for online care

David uses Client-Centered Therapy to begin work in a way that fits each person. That approach centers on listening and helping people name what matters most, so the goals come from the client rather than a fixed plan.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT offers concrete steps to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with anxiety, mood, and everyday stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that make sense for daily life, and adjust plans based on what helps. This is a collaborative process with steady, practical feedback.

Online therapy lets the same approaches be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats offer flexibility for busy schedules and for people who need different ways to connect. They also make it easier to keep regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and follow up without added travel time.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does David focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, family issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, codependency, substance concerns, and communication problems.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, person-centered approach that combines listening with clear steps. Techniques include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused work to change thoughts, try small behavior shifts, and set achievable goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience helping adults manage everyday stressors and life transitions. That background informs an emphasis on straightforward tools and steady progress.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His license is KY LCSW 255686 and he practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide different options for how people prefer to connect.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen subscription and scheduling.
How do I begin working together?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The matching step helps pair needs and preferences with the therapist.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Kentucky
Languages
English

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