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Online therapist

Ruth Hickmon

Compassionate, practical support for overwhelmed parents

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Ruth

Ruth Hickmon is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting challenges. She is direct and encouraging, and she meets people where they are when life feels overwhelming. Ruth focuses on building practical skills for daily life and improving relationships and self-worth.

Her style is calm and pragmatic. She listens first, then helps clients set small, doable goals. Sessions often include learning new coping skills and practicing ways to manage strong emotions.

Background and approach

Ruth uses evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to guide change. Ruth has six years of clinical experience in independent practice. That time has allowed her to work with a range of concerns such as grief, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and substance-related problems.

She draws on approaches that aim to reduce distress and increase clarity about next steps. In sessions she emphasizes clear communication and collaboration. People can expect a pace that matches their readiness for change and space to talk through what matters most.

Ruth also addresses caregiver stress, control issues, and family of origin concerns when they come up. Practical matters are handled straightforwardly. Ruth offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

Services are organized through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and appointments are scheduled after a short matching process.

Therapeutic approaches that work well online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful space where clients can explore concerns at their own pace. It helps people feel heard and understood, which can be useful for stress, grief, and self-esteem work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ruth collaborates with each person to see which methods match their goals and comfort level. Together they try techniques, check what helps, and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits daily life.

Online formats - video, phone, live chat, and text messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules. Video and phone sessions allow for deeper conversation, while chat and text can support brief check-ins and skill practice between meetings. These options provide flexibility for parents and caregivers who need different ways to connect.

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.

Gottman Method

A research-based framework for couples, focused on how partners argue, repair, and stay connected. Practical and structured, with exercises to try between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ruth address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, ADHD, and related challenges such as anger and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
Ruth uses a practical, collaborative style that focuses on listening, setting small goals, and teaching coping skills suited to everyday life.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of experience working in independent practice with adults on a variety of emotional and relationship concerns.
Where is Ruth licensed and based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida; her license is listed as FL LMHC MH16904.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ruth?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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