Ramona Hickey

LCPC

Illinois

Compassionate counselor for practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

LCPC

License

LCPC, Illinois / 180017236

NPI

1699440446

Experience

7 years

Languages

English

Location

Illinois

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Values-focused work
   • Practical skills
   • Faith-informed support

   About Ramona

   Ramona Hickey is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. Ramona blends practical tools with a compassionate, faith-informed outlook to help clients clarify what matters most and set goals that fit their values.

   Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then offers straightforward strategies to shift unhelpful thinking and strengthen emotional coping. Sessions include problem-solving, values work, and skills practice tailored to each person’s situation.

   Ramona uses a mix of approaches such as Motivational Interviewing to support change, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to connect actions with values, and client-centered methods to keep the work focused on the person. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and reframe thinking patterns that get in the way.

   Spiritual reflection is available when clients want it, and faith perspectives may be woven into conversations at the client’s request. She emphasizes steady progress over time and frames growth as a step-by-step process rather than a quick fix.

   Clients can expect clear guidance, gentle challenge when needed, and concrete exercises to practice between sessions. Ramona aims to help people build confidence, regain direction, and find more meaning in day-to-day life.

2. How these approaches translate to online therapy

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons for change. It uses open questions and reflection to boost motivation and resolve mixed feelings about change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters most to them and take small actions that align with those values while learning to make space for difficult thoughts and feelings.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will help you decide which methods fit your goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as you go. This is a collaborative process that centers on what you want to accomplish and how you prefer to work.
   
   The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Many people find it simpler to practice skills between sessions when they can meet from a familiar location. Licensed professionals can use these advantages to keep therapy focused, practical, and geared toward real-world changes.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   AddictionsLGBTIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   7+ years

   Listed in

   Illinois

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

   She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Other focuses include parenting strain, intimacy issues, body image, ADHD, and family of origin concerns.

   What is the therapist's general approach or style?

   The style is collaborative and person-centered. Expect listening first, practical tools, values clarification, and homework to try between sessions.

   How much experience does the therapist have?

   She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   She holds an LCPC credential and practices in Illinois as an Illinois LCPC.

   Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

   Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are used?

   The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

   How does pricing work for sessions?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with this therapist?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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