- Client-centered care
- CBT methods
- Solution-focused work
About David
David Hicks is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky. He focuses on helping people who are facing depression, anxiety, relationship strain, and major life changes. David combines practical strategies with a compassionate, faith-informed outlook to guide clients through difficult moments.
He often works with young adults and people dealing with workplace stress or social anxiety. In sessions he listens closely to each person's experience and helps them build coping tools that fit daily life. That can mean breaking problems into small steps and trying concrete changes between meetings.
David uses approaches that include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. He aims to help clients reduce overwhelming feelings, improve communication, and regain a sense of direction. He also addresses related concerns such as codependency, substance issues, guilt, and control struggles.
Adoption and foster care matters are listed among his additional focus areas, and he can help people process the emotional impact of those experiences. He also works with issues tied to aging, intellectual disability, and family problems when they come up in individual therapy.
With ten years of experience, David brings steady, practical support to conversations about forgiveness, impulsivity, and personal purpose. People can expect a respectful, down-to-earth approach that aims to make daily life more manageable.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so people can clarify feelings and goals, which helps when making changes in daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress and low mood. It uses practical exercises and small homework tasks to test new ways of thinking and acting, useful for anxiety, depression, and workplace stress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Together they adjust the plan based on what is helpful and what fits the client's schedule and needs.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session options are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It is also helpful for continuing regular sessions during life transitions and for keeping momentum on concrete goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does David address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, substance concerns, codependency, and family problems.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a compassionate, faith-informed approach and emphasizes listening first. Sessions aim to produce practical coping strategies and clearer next steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience as a clinician working with people facing emotional and interpersonal challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.