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Barbara Hicks, LISW

Ohio LISW supporting recovery and resilience
  • Addictions and trauma care
  • Self-esteem and motivation
  • Relationship communication support

About Barbara Hicks

Barbara Hicks is a licensed social worker in Ohio with 10 years of professional experience helping people move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives. She holds the LISW credential - Licensed Independent Social Worker - and focuses her practice on supporting individuals coping with addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, confidence concerns, and depression.

Barbara takes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach, creating an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. She works with each person to identify practical coping strategies and personal goals, offering steady support through the often-difficult first steps of change. Whether a client is facing the impacts of past trauma, navigating relationship conflicts, or seeking renewed motivation and self-worth, Barbara aims to foster resilience and clearer pathways forward.

Recognizing that seeking help requires courage, Barbara emphasizes empathetic listening and partnership throughout the therapeutic process. Her practice centers on evidence-based techniques tailored to the individual, with an emphasis on building safety, skills, and confidence so clients can pursue a more satisfying and balanced life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Barbara Hicks have?

Barbara Hicks has 10 years of professional experience.

Is Barbara Hicks a licensed therapist?

Yes. Barbara Hicks holds the LISW credential (Licensed Independent Social Worker). License details: OH LISW I.2506797.

In which languages does Barbara Hicks provide therapy?

Barbara Hicks provides therapy in English.

Where is Barbara Hicks located?

Barbara Hicks is located in Ohio.

How can I work with Barbara Hicks as my therapist?

Sessions with Barbara Hicks are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Barbara Hicks work with international clients?

Barbara Hicks does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Barbara Hicks cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Healing and Support

Barbara Hicks applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to common concerns such as trauma, addiction, and relationship struggles. Trauma-focused strategies help clients process difficult experiences and reduce their emotional impact while building coping skills to manage triggers and post-traumatic reactions. Skills-based interventions address addictions and mood-related challenges by teaching practical tools for emotion regulation, relapse prevention, and improving daily functioning. Relationship and communication-focused work strengthens interpersonal skills, clarifies boundaries, and supports healthier patterns in partnerships and family dynamics.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Barbara collaborates with each person to identify which evidence-based techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity of support when schedules change, and connect with a licensed professional from a convenient location. For many people, online formats provide a practical way to engage consistently with therapy while pursuing recovery, growth, and improved relationships.

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