- Addictions support
- Relationship issues
- Young adult issues
About Barbara
Barbara Hicks is an Ohio-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 10 years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Young adult issues are listed among her focus areas, including common pressures around leaving home, starting work, and forming relationships.
She offers straightforward, talk-based sessions where clients can name what feels difficult. Conversations focus on coping skills, improving communication, and building confidence. Sessions move at a practical pace and aim to leave people with usable steps to try between meetings.
Barbara has worked in a range of clinical settings over the past decade. That background means she’s familiar with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and caregiving stress. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, forgiveness, and multicultural issues that can complicate everyday life.
Her approach includes addressing how life transitions affect purpose and self-worth. She supports people navigating pregnancy and childbirth stress and women’s issues when these come up. Social anxiety and phobias are additional areas she helps people manage.
Sessions are conducted in English and Barbara does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the provided online options.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Barbara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and processing difficult experiences. One approach emphasizes coping skills and behavioral strategies to manage mood and addictive behaviors; it helps people build routines, reduce harmful patterns, and practice new responses. Another approach focuses on trauma-informed work that helps people process traumatic events and reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms through paced, structured conversations and grounding strategies.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, history, and daily life, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as work progresses so the plan stays relevant to what the client wants to accomplish.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, avoid travel time, and maintain continuity when life gets disrupted. For some people, not being in an office helps them stay focused during a short check-in or a longer weekly session. Ask about formats and scheduling when completing the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Young adult issues are included among her areas of focus.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and talk-based, focusing on practical coping skills, communication, and confidence-building. Sessions aim to produce concrete steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience. That includes work with mood disorders and post-traumatic stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio. Her practice is located in Ohio.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the onboarding process.
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