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Danny Hicks Jr

Danny Hicks Jr, LPCC

Therapist in California

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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  • Values-based approach
  • Skills for emotion
  • Focus on relationships

About Danny

Danny Hicks Jr is a licensed professional clinical counselor with eight years of experience. He offers a respectful, sensitive approach and focuses on helping people move toward a more fulfilling life. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression.

He adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest talk. He aims to help people feel understood and to build skills that ease daily struggles.

Danny draws on several evidence-informed methods to guide the work. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reduce unhelpful patterns and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotional regulation and coping skills.

Attachment-based and client-centered approaches shape how he builds trust in sessions. That means the relationship matters and the person’s experience guides the pacing. He focuses on communication, boundaries, and repairing patterns that cause pain.

His background includes clinical work across settings in California and Minnesota. Danny emphasizes collaboration - you set the goals and he helps you design steps to reach them. He welcomes conversations about specific concerns and practical next steps.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How selected therapies translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or overwhelmed by emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing alternatives to reduce symptoms. CBT often includes concrete homework between sessions to build new habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit your goals and preferences. You and the therapist can try an approach for a few sessions and then adjust based on what helps most.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule sessions around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual work helpful for maintaining consistent appointments and practicing skills in their everyday settings. Licensed professionals help adapt exercises and homework so they fit into daily life and the online format.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Danny helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also works on related topics like attachment, isolation, guilt, and life purpose.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a respectful, client-centered style that focuses on practical steps and open conversation. The relationship guides the pace and direction of sessions.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings in California and Minnesota. That background informs his practical, skills-based approach.

What credentials and location are on record?

He holds the LPCC credential and is licensed as an MN LPCC and CA LPCC, and practices in California.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients according to the profile.

Which session formats are available?

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

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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