Dana Hicks , LCSW

Dana Hicks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with five years of clinical experience. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and challenges with self-esteem. Dana approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and a calm, compassionate manner, aiming to tailor treatment to the specific needs and goals of the individual.

Dana works with a wide range of concerns, including abandonment, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, domestic violence, guilt and shame, infidelity, veteran and armed forces issues, post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, and women's issues. Her work emphasizes practical coping skills, emotional processing, and rebuilding a greater sense of self-worth. She collaborates with clients to create realistic plans for growth and healing, acknowledging the courage it takes to seek change.

Clients who seek Dana's support can expect collaborative care that focuses on clear goals and measurable progress. She aims to empower people to move forward from difficult experiences and build more fulfilling lives, honoring each person’s history while supporting new strategies for wellbeing.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care Options

Dana Hicks uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the concern at hand. For trauma and abuse, she focuses on creating space to process difficult memories and emotions while building coping strategies to reduce reactivity and support recovery. For stress and anxiety, she employs practical skills-based work to help clients manage symptoms, increase tolerance for distress, and develop routines that support daily functioning. Relationship-focused work emphasizes communication skills, boundary-setting, and exploring patterns that affect connection and trust.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dana partners with each person to identify goals, try interventions, and refine the plan over time so the work aligns with the client's needs, values, and preferences.

Online therapy with Dana is offered through multiple formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access support from home or other convenient locations.