CBTTherapistsUSA

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

DJ Portrait of Danny Hicks Jr

Danny Hicks Jr

Calm, practical counseling for life challenges

LPCC California

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
Continue with Danny

About Danny

Danny Hicks Jr is a licensed professional counselor who combines evidence-informed methods with a person-focused stance to help people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, trauma, and depression.

Background and approach

With eight years of clinical practice and licensure in both California and Minnesota, he emphasizes clear collaboration and tailored care that responds to each client’s situation and goals. He works from a foundation of respect, sensitivity, and compassion while adapting conversations and treatment plans to the individual.

He draws on a range of approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to address difficulties such as mood disorders, communication problems, guilt and shame, and struggles around abandonment or attachment.

Clients seeking support for chronic pain, caregiver stress, life purpose, financial worries, or isolation can expect practical strategies as well as exploration of underlying patterns. Danny frames change as a courageous step and aims to empower clients through supportive, individualized care across a variety of concerns.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy useful for identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT offers concrete tools for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and developing psychological flexibility, which can help with ongoing struggles such as addiction, chronic pain, or persistent worry. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and emotional bonds to address difficulties like abandonment, communication problems, and intimacy concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a client’s history, goals, and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs, adjusting the plan over time based on what proves most helpful. That partnership is central to tailoring interventions and building practical skills alongside emotional exploration.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it possible to continue consistent work despite scheduling challenges or geographic distance, and they allow for a mix of real-time conversations and written coaching-style support depending on what the client prefers.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Danny address?
He works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression, plus related areas like attachment, body image, and mood disorders.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
The approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-informed work, client-centered principles, and DBT skills to offer practical strategies and emotional processing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings eight years of professional experience working with people across the concerns listed in his specialty areas.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds LPCC credentials and is licensed in California and Minnesota with license numbers MN LPCC 2963 and CA LPCC 15952, and he practices from California.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with him?
He accepts international clients and offers services to people outside his immediate geographic region when arrangements permit.
Which formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

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 issues

Therapeutic 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 Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

California, Minnesota

Languages

English