Tammy Hicks , LPC

Tammy Hicks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 18 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and major life changes. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree from St. Edward’s University, training that informs her practical, strengths-oriented approach to therapy.

Over nearly two decades, Tammy has worked in a variety of clinical settings with clients facing issues such as self-esteem and confidence struggles, family and workplace problems, emptiness, and the challenges of young adulthood and fatherhood. She blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s circumstances and goals. Tammy emphasizes approachable, skill-based work alongside emotional exploration to help clients build coping strategies and clarify life purpose.

In sessions she aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. Tammy recognizes that seeking help takes courage and respects each person’s journey toward greater self-love, resilience, and well-being. Her practice is based in Texas and she conducts therapy in English.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and perspective, offering empathy and support while empowering the individual to identify their values and make meaningful changes; this approach can help with self-esteem, life purpose, and emotional processing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, teaching practical skills and exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood disorders, and shift unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy looks toward concrete goals and small, achievable steps to create momentum and address immediate concerns such as coping with life changes and workplace or family issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tammy works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility in how sessions are delivered, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, or other commitments and help maintain continuity of care regardless of location, while still allowing for meaningful therapeutic work and skill development.