David Hicks
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About David
As a licensed therapist serving Kentucky, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on addressing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions with a compassionate, faith-informed approach. I work closely with young adults and individuals experiencing workplace stress, social anxiety, and personal growth challenges.
My therapeutic style emphasizes understanding individual experiences, helping clients develop meaningful coping strategies and explore personal purpose. I provide a supportive environment where clients can address communication difficulties, manage interpersonal dynamics, and work through feelings of isolation or shame.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I aim to empower clients in their journey toward emotional wellness, personal resilience, and authentic self-understanding. Whether you’re confronting life changes, relationship issues, or seeking deeper personal insights, I’m committed to walking alongside you with respect and professional guidance.
What David helps with
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Relationship issues
- Stress, Anxiety
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- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sex addiction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How David works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “David has been great. He is very attentive and you can tell he has experience and actually cares. Highly recommend.”
- “He's great”
- “David has been an excellent therapist so far. This is my first experience with therapy and I was pretty nervous coming in, but I have been pleasantly surprised at how easy he is to talk to. I highly recommend David to others, without question.”
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- “David is a very warm and thoughtful provider. He really listens but also asks the hard questions.”
- “Very polite, a good listener, and provides helpful feedback and information”
- “He's wonderful”
- “My therapist is awesome, really do feel very comfortable talking about anything and everything with David and really understanding about my situation.”
- “Two sessions in and David is fantastic. He talks and listens. He’s extremely easy to open up to and shows empathy. Looking forward to more sessions with him.”
- “He is a great listener and gives great advice”
- “David is an excellent therapist. He has helped me navigate some troubling personal issues. His help has been much appreciated.”
- “I've worked with multiple therapists and had my most significant breakthrough with David. Super nice and thoughtful guy. Helped give me some skills to attack my issues.”
- “David is very courteous and professional. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a good therapist.”
- “David listens and gives advice, but doesn't tell me what to do but lets me come up with my solutions on my own. I appreciate him.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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