- Strengths based
- Experience with addictions
- Attachment focused
About Marsha
Marsha Hicks (Richards) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with over 21 years of practice. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, self-esteem struggles, and relationship concerns. Her approach is practical and person-focused, aimed at making therapy feel useful and understandable.
She received a Master of Social Work from Stony Brook University, School of Social Welfare and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings since 2004. That range of experience means she has supported people through crisis moments and ongoing challenges. Much of her work has involved helping people with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.
Marsha blends several well-known approaches to fit each person's needs. She draws on attachment-based ideas to understand past relationship patterns and client-centered listening to follow what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, while Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills can help with emotional regulation.
Additionally, her listed focus areas include adoption and foster care concerns, abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and ADHD among others. She aims to tailor sessions so they address specific life situations and patterns rather than applying one fixed method.
People can expect straightforward, respectful conversation focused on practical steps. Marsha uses a strengths-based style, helping people identify what already works for them and build from there.
How her approaches fit into online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns and try different ways of relating in day-to-day life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and working at the client's pace, offering space to be heard and to set practical goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing thoughts and actions that keep problems going, and it often includes clear exercises to practice between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and life situation. That choice can change over time as needs shift.
The biography does not specify which online or remote session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people attend from different locations. Licensed professionals use these approaches to help people progress in practical, everyday ways without promising specific outcomes.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centered and practical. She mixes attachment-based work, client-centered listening, CBT, DBT skills, and existential ideas to meet a client's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has been practicing since 2004, giving her about 21 years of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices under that credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options when you schedule.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.