Tammy Hicks , LPC

Tammy Hicks is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 18 years of practice. She focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma, and pays special attention to women's issues and questions about life purpose and self-love.

She keeps sessions straightforward and down-to-earth. Tammy aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where people can name fears and work through them. She uses practical tools so clients can try things between sessions and notice small changes over time.

Her work combines client-centered listening with goal-focused techniques. Tammy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help shift unhelpful thoughts and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear next steps. The session pace depends on what each person needs that week.

Tammy trained in Texas and holds a master's degree from St. Edward's University. Over nearly two decades she has worked in a range of settings and with many kinds of concerns related to mood, workplace strain, family problems, and young adult transitions.

People who choose her often want practical strategies and a calm, steady presence. She encourages small experiments between visits, such as new coping steps or brief behavior changes, to build confidence and reduce overwhelm.

How Tammy Uses Therapeutic Approaches Online

Client-Centered Therapy invites the therapist to listen closely and follow the client's lead. Online sessions using this approach focus on understanding what matters to the client and creating a respectful, supportive conversation to clarify goals and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In an online setting CBT often includes short exercises, thought records, and practical homework to test new ways of thinking and acting. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, concrete steps toward a preferred future and is useful for clients who want clear short-term goals and quick strategies.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Tammy will work with each client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what helps, adjust plans as needed, and keep the focus on usable changes that fit the client's life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share thoughts in writing and fit brief sessions into busy days. These options make it easier to keep momentum and practice skills between meetings.