Tammy Hicks, LPC

Tammy Hicks is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She writes short, direct sentences and focuses on creating a calm space where clients can speak openly about what’s on their mind. Tammy is based in Texas and brings 18 years of hands-on experience to her practice.

She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas, Austin, and a master's degree from St. Edward's University. Over nearly two decades she has worked in a variety of settings, which has exposed her to many different life situations and concerns. That range of experience informs how she tailors support for each person.

Tammy uses straightforward therapeutic tools that aim to reduce anxious thinking and improve daily coping. She listens first, then helps people identify small changes that can make a steady difference. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and building confidence.

She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, emptiness, and workplace or parenting-related stress such as fatherhood issues. Tammy encourages people to name what feels hard and to experiment with new ways of responding.

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Tammy emphasizes working at a pace the client can tolerate and celebrating small wins along the way. She acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help and aims to make the process as manageable as possible.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps people feel heard so they can explore stress, anxiety, or self-esteem concerns more clearly.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. It uses practical exercises and short experiments to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills for anxiety and mood concerns.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, reachable changes. Sessions often identify what’s already working and then build on those strengths to move toward clearer goals and better day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Tammy will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed, keeping the work collaborative and goal-oriented.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a shorter session is helpful. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively over distance, and Tammy can help adapt exercises so they fit your routine and goals.