David Hicks, LCSW

David Hicks is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky. He focuses on anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, family issues, and coping with life changes. David aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and build practical ways to move forward.

He combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to match each person's needs. Sessions often start with listening closely to immediate concerns, then identifying small changes that can reduce distress. He helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns, try new behaviors, and test what works in day-to-day life.

His ten years of experience include helping people manage workplace stress, social anxiety, and transitions like adoption and aging-related adjustments. He also addresses issues such as codependency, communication problems, control struggles, and substance-related concerns. David works with feelings that often come with these challenges, such as guilt, shame, emptiness, and impulsivity.

In sessions he focuses on practical skills and steady progress. He supports people working through family problems, commitment uncertainty, and difficulties related to intellectual disability in ways that fit each person. The goal is clearer thinking, better coping, and more reliable ways to handle hard moments.

People who choose David can expect straightforward guidance and collaborative planning. He invites clients to set goals, try focused strategies between sessions, and reassess what helps as they go.

How his approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience and emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client's own goals. It helps people feel heard and helps build trust so they can talk about hard topics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical techniques to shift unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying small, achievable steps toward change and is often used when clients want quick, goal-oriented work.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. He collaborates with each client to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Together they set clear, practical objectives and check in regularly to see what is helping and what should change.

The practice description does not list session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports steady work on skills between meetings and can help people try strategies in real life then discuss results in the next session.