Danny Hicks Jr
LPCC
California
Motivation-focused counseling with practical steps
Continue with DannyAt a glance
- Credentials
- LPCC
- License
- LPCC, California / 15952; LPCC, Minnesota / 2963
- NPI
- 1841806924
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Practical coping skills
- Values-centered work
About Danny
Danny Hicks Jr is a licensed professional clinical counselor with eight years of practice. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and depression. He approaches sessions with respect, sensitivity, and compassion to help each person take steps forward.
He uses Motivational Interviewing to support change and build motivation. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people clarify values and try new behaviors. Sessions focus on practical steps you can use between meetings.
Danny adapts conversation and plans to fit each person’s needs. He listens for what matters most, then helps set small, doable goals. That can look like learning new ways to cope with strong emotions, practicing different ways to communicate, or addressing patterns that keep getting in the way.
He has experience supporting people through issues connected to attachment, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and more. He also helps with problems like guilt, shame, isolation, impulsivity, and money stress. The work combines warmth with clear direction so you can move toward a more satisfying life.
Danny is licensed in Minnesota and California as an LPCC. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. To begin, follow the Start Therapy instructions and complete the short matching questionnaire.
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How therapy approaches translate to online work
Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a person’s own reasons for change. Online sessions using this approach help people clarify goals, resolve mixed feelings, and move toward action in bite-sized steps.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people get clear about their values and accept difficult internal experiences while taking value-driven action. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and life direction concerns.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and coping. In remote sessions this work can explore communication patterns, trust, and ways to feel more connected to others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in, adjusting techniques, and trying different strategies until something clicks.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling, fewer travel demands, and the ability to fit sessions into busy days. Because session formats were not specified in the profile, confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to keep consistency, fit work or caregiving routines, and maintain momentum between appointments. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingInternal Family SystemsExperience
8+ years
Listed in
California, Minnesota
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression, plus related areas like attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and mood concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. He uses a motivational stance and practical strategies to help people set and reach small goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individuals facing a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region does he practice in?
He is an LPCC licensed in Minnesota and California and practices out of California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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