Ronald (Ron) Hicks
(He/Him/His)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Masters Addiction Counselor (LMAC)
Ron uses holistic approaches to treat anxiety, depression, grief/loss, addiction issues and relationship issues.
Greetings, I look forward to connecting with you. I've been practicing for over 15 years and my primary specialties are depression/anxiety, addiction (chemical - alcohol/drugs and process - porn, internet, gambling), men's issues, grief and loss (I'm currently working on another master's degree in Thanatology) and couples (I'm trained in the Gottman method). It's my thinking that we are designed for relationship - to others as well as our relationship with who we are as individuals with the goal of identifying the "authentic you!" Depending on the individual, I use a variety of approaches; CBT (thoughts, feelings, action), Motivational Interviewing (allows for individual autonomy), Narrative (we all have a story), and psychodynamic (our past informs our present to enhance our future).
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Use
- End of Life
- Gambling Concerns
- Gaming/Internet Concerns
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Personal Growth
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Active duty military
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Couples Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Object Relations Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Narrative Therapy
- 12-Step Facilitation
- Anger Management
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Gottman Method
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
- Motivational Interviewing
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Door can be opened easily
- Service animals allowed
- Emotional support animals allowed
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Ambetter – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Multiplan – North Carolina
- Optum – North Carolina
- Oxford Health Plan – North Carolina
- UMR – North Carolina
- United Health Care – North Carolina
- Veterans Community Care Network (VACCN) – North Carolina
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-network insurance
Credentials
Licenses
LCMHC
North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors
10700 , North Carolina
LCAS
North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board
25073, North Carolina
Education
Liberty University
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2013
Focus in addiction