- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused goals
About David
David Hicks is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Kentucky with ten years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, and substance-related problems.
David uses straightforward conversation to help people make sense of what they are feeling. He listens for what matters most and helps clients build simple coping strategies they can use day to day. Sessions include practical steps for communication, managing impulses, and handling guilt or shame.
His work draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the client's perspective. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, achievable goals. These approaches are used to address issues like social anxiety, workplace stress, and relationship breakdowns.
Clients can expect a focus on concrete skills such as problem solving, emotion regulation, and clearer communication. David helps people weigh options around forgiveness, boundaries, and commitment concerns. He also works with those dealing with intellectual disability and the added practical challenges that can bring.
He practices in Kentucky and provides services in English. To begin, prospective clients use the site matching process to schedule an initial session. David integrates faith-informed perspectives when requested, while keeping the work centered on the client's goals and daily needs.
How his approaches shape online work
David uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person's perspective and priorities. That approach means the therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to understand what feels most important in day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot patterns of thinking that increase anxiety and to teach tools that change unhelpful habits. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set specific, short-term goals and identifies small steps that lead to visible progress.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with clients about their goals, try out methods that fit those aims, and adjust when something is not working. The work is practical and focused on what the client wants to address now, from social anxiety to relationship communication or coping with life changes.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists often use the approaches above just as they would in person, adapting exercises and goals to work over distance and help clients practice skills in real settings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses related issues such as addiction, codependency, and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach to keep the conversation focused on the person's experience. He pairs that with CBT techniques and solution-focused methods to set goals and build skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on issues like workplace stress, social anxiety, and personal growth challenges.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Kentucky.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session through the site.