Barbara Hicks , LISW

Barbara Hicks is an Ohio-licensed social worker who helps people facing addiction, relationship strain, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and offers steady support while people take the first steps toward change. Barbara brings 10 years of experience to her work and focuses on practical ways to move forward.

She aims to make sessions a place where clients can say what they feel without judgment. Conversations focus on clear goals and small, achievable steps. Barbara listens for what matters most and helps people find strategies that fit their daily lives.

Her background includes a decade of practice in clinical settings in Ohio. That experience informs how she responds to mood challenges and trauma-related concerns. She draws on approaches that are evidence based and suited to the individual situation.

People often seek her help for issues such as abandonment worries, care-related stress, communication challenges, and questions about life purpose. She also supports those coping with pregnancy and childbirth stress, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and concerns common to young adults.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Therapy is arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to the therapist's availability.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Barbara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and coping strategies. One approach emphasizes practical coping skills for mood and anxiety problems, teaching ways to manage difficult thoughts and feel more in control. This is useful for depression, social anxiety, and everyday stress.

Another common element is trauma-informed work that helps people process upsetting events at a manageable pace. This involves pacing conversations, grounding techniques, and rebuilding safety in daily routines, which can help with post-traumatic stress and abuse recovery.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, test what helps, and adjust methods over time. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques fit personal needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins and ongoing support possible between sessions, helping therapy fit into busy lives.