Tammy Hicks, LPC

Tammy Hicks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 18 years of clinical experience. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and completed her master’s degree at St. Edward’s University, and she combines that academic background with nearly two decades of work across a range of care settings.

Throughout her career she has supported people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem struggles, and the many challenges that come with life transitions. Her practice also addresses issues such as emptiness, family problems, fatherhood concerns, workplace difficulties, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Tammy draws on practical strategies and a collaborative stance to help clients build motivation, strengthen coping skills, and improve mood and relationships.

Tammy cultivates an open and nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She understands that taking the first step toward therapy requires courage and celebrates clients for beginning the process. As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, she offers experienced, compassionate support tailored to each person’s goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Tammy integrates several practical approaches that translate well to online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting each person’s own goals - it helps when someone needs a safe space to explore feelings, identity, or relationships and wants a therapist who follows their lead.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and learning actionable skills to change thinking and behavior. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress when clients want structured tools to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and small, achievable steps toward the future a client wants. It can be particularly useful for addressing immediate concerns, improving motivation, and making practical changes in work, family, or life-role situations.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Tammy works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care, access support from home or work, and choose the communication style that feels most helpful.