- Anxiety and depression
- Codependency focus
- Solution-oriented
About David
David Hicks is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship struggles. He practices in Kentucky and brings ten years of experience to sessions. David creates a calm setting where people can talk about hard feelings and start building small, practical changes.
He works with young adults and others facing workplace stress, social anxiety, and life transitions. Sessions focus on improving communication, reducing shame, and finding clearer purpose. He supports clients dealing with family problems, codependency, addiction concerns, and the emotional effects of adoption or aging.
David uses straightforward tools from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, and solution-focused strategies. He encourages people to name what matters most and to try doable steps between sessions. That approach helps with quick wins and longer-term growth alike.
In the room, David listens first and then helps craft goals that fit each person’s life. He emphasizes coping strategies people can use immediately when stress or strong emotions arise. Over time those skills build toward more resilience and clearer decision making.
People choosing him can expect a respectful, down-to-earth style and practical support for everyday struggles. He guides conversations about guilt, control issues, impulsivity, and the particular stresses that come with caregiving or role changes.
How these approaches guide online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s feelings and priorities. It emphasizes being heard and respected so people can explore what matters to them and set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and stress. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, doable changes and short-term goals that move someone toward what they want to see different.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist listens to your needs, goals, and preferences and then suggests methods to try. Decisions about pace and techniques are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Confirm session formats before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, limit travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people use tools learned in sessions in real time between work, school, or caregiving tasks. Ask about the available session options when you schedule so you can pick what works best for your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?
David helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, and coping with life changes. He also works on concerns like codependency, addiction, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered approach that begins with listening and understanding each person’s experience. Sessions blend practical CBT skills and solution-focused steps to set achievable goals.
How much experience does he have?
He brings ten years of clinical experience working with adults facing workplace stress, social anxiety, and personal growth challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker - practicing in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and 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 then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.