Danny Hicks Jr, LPCC

Danny Hicks Jr is a licensed professional counselor with eight years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and depression. He aims to offer respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care while tailoring conversations to each person's situation.

He uses a flexible approach that fits the person rather than forcing a single method. Sessions focus on concrete skills for coping and on clearer thinking about difficult choices. Conversations can cover emotions, behavior patterns, and everyday challenges that get in the way of feeling better.

His background includes work in both California and Minnesota as an LPCC, which informs a practical, down-to-earth style. He helps people notice what matters to them, handle overwhelming feelings, and make small, realistic changes that add up over time.

When trauma or attachment concerns come up, he blends emotion-focused conversation with tools for managing intense reactions. For mood concerns such as depression, the work often includes looking at unhelpful thinking and building small routines that improve daily functioning.

Danny emphasizes collaboration and respect. He invites people to shape goals together and adjusts pacing to match readiness. The first step is a short match and scheduling, after which sessions follow what the person needs and can manage.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life-direction questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to change behavior and mood. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and mood regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current needs. That means trying practical tools, checking how they feel in everyday life, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. It also lets people work on emotion regulation and communication skills from their usual routines, and a licensed professional can suggest homework and exercises that integrate with daily life.