- Addictions support
- Mood disorders
- Social anxiety focus
About Barbara
Barbara Hicks is an Ohio-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 10 years of professional experience. She supports people facing addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Barbara also focuses on social anxiety and phobia among other concerns. She offers direct, practical help for everyday struggles.
Barbara listens for how problems show up in daily life and works with people on concrete steps forward. She talks through coping skills for cravings, communication strategies for strained relationships, and ways to build confidence. When trauma or post-traumatic stress appears, she helps clients notice patterns and try manageable changes. Sessions usually center on clear goals and actions rather than long theory explanations.
She pays attention to life stages and circumstances that affect mood and motivation, including pregnancy and childbirth, caregiving stress, and issues young adults face. Multicultural concerns and forgiveness work are part of the topics she addresses. Barbara also supports people thinking about life purpose and self-love.
Her way of working is straightforward. She helps people name specific problems, try practical techniques, and check what works. Progress is tracked in simple steps so people can see changes over time. Conversations are paced to each person’s comfort and readiness.
People interested in starting are asked to use the site process to find a time. The first meeting typically looks at current struggles, recent coping, and one or two immediate goals to try before the next session. Barbara aims to make starting therapy a clear, manageable step.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Barbara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and measurable change. One common approach helps people learn specific coping skills for anxiety and cravings, teaching step-by-step strategies to manage intense moments and reduce avoidance. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and post-traumatic stress by identifying how past events affect current behavior and testing small, manageable changes to responses and beliefs.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Barbara will discuss options and adjust methods based on a client’s goals, current challenges, and personal preferences so the plan fits what the person wants to try and when.
The site’s booking process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The therapist will confirm which session formats are offered before the first appointment, so please check current options during booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and reduce travel time, while also allowing for shorter check-ins or appointments that match a work break or other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and related concerns such as social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, with an emphasis on clear steps and coping skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Barbara has 10 years of professional work experience in behavioral health settings.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an Ohio LISW and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.