Marsha Hicks (Richards)
Florida LCSW for dual diagnoses and trauma
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About
Marsha Hicks (Richards), LCSW, brings two decades of clinical practice shaped by graduate training at Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare. Licensed in Florida (FL LCSW SW14568), she has practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings since 2004 and offers work with individuals and groups across the lifespan.
Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of related issues such as intimacy, sleep, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Marsha has particular experience with dual diagnoses that combine mental health concerns and substance use challenges.
Marsha uses an eclectic, strengths-based framework rooted in humanistic psychology and adapts interventions to the needs of each person. She draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to support clients in building coping skills, exploring meaning, and addressing relational patterns.
Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of related issues such as intimacy, sleep, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Marsha has particular experience with dual diagnoses that combine mental health concerns and substance use challenges.
Marsha uses an eclectic, strengths-based framework rooted in humanistic psychology and adapts interventions to the needs of each person. She draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to support clients in building coping skills, exploring meaning, and addressing relational patterns.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 21
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LCSW SW14568
- NPI Number: 1508253352
- License: LCSW (Florida)
Remote therapy options and therapeutic methods
Marsha offers online work that integrates practical skills and reflective exploration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, or substance use. That approach is presented in clear, goal-oriented steps so clients can practice new strategies between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy provide tools for managing intense emotions and increasing moment-to-moment awareness. DBT techniques focus on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, while mindfulness practices support grounding and self-observation. Marsha blends these methods with attachment-focused and client-centered principles to honor each person’s experience and preferences.
She works collaboratively, tailoring the mix of approaches to what clients identify as most helpful. Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide multiple ways to communicate and continue therapeutic work across settings.
What is Marsha’s clinical background?
She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare and has practiced since 2004 in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings.
What credentials does she hold?
Marsha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the state of Florida, license FL LCSW SW14568.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is Marsha based?
She is licensed and located in Florida.
How can clients work with her online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept international clients?
Yes. This profile indicates she accepts international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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