Abe Hickey, Counselor

Abe Hickey

(He/Him/His)

Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
20 years in practice

I aspire to provide a safe and comfortable experience for all individuals regardless of age, culture, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender ManUnaffiliated: secular/nonreligious/agnostic/atheistLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 6:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 6:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 6:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 6:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 6:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Concerns
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Financial Concerns
  • Gaming/Internet Concerns
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Infidelity
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Men's Issues
  • Panic
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Physical Assault
  • Physical Stress
  • Polyamorous relationship
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis
  • Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
  • Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Children (under 10)
  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Body positivity
  • Immigrants
  • Little people
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People in the foster care system
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Professional Healthcare Providers
  • Transgender

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Eclectic Approaches
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Reality Therapy
  • Social Skills Training
  • Play Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Anger Management
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Training

Location

  • Aspiring Hearts Counseling

    Office Building

    5858 Faringdon PlaceRaleigh, NC 27609

    Open map

    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Step-free entry
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Service animals allowed
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
    • Emotional support animals allowed

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Up to$200per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • Multiplan – North Carolina
  • Optum – North Carolina
  • United Health Care – North Carolina
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Sliding scale
  • In-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Apple Pay
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Google Pay
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online
  • Venmo
  • Zelle

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor

    North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors

    S8334, North Carolina

Certificates

  • National Certified Counselor

    National Board for Certified Counselors

  • TF-CBT

    NC CTP

    Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • PSB-CBT

    NC CTP/ Univ. of OK Health Sciences

    Problematic Sexual Behavior - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Education

  • Slippery Rock University

    MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2007

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