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Marsha Hicks (Richards), LCSW

LCSW focusing on addictions and trauma

  • Dual diagnosis expertise
  • Humanistic strengths-based approach
  • Online and phone sessions

About Marsha Hicks (Richards)

Marsha Hicks (Richards) earned her Master of Social Work from Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare and has been working in the field since 2004. She is licensed in Florida as an LCSW, which denotes a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and authorizes the provision of clinical social work services in therapeutic settings.

Marsha has practiced in both inpatient and outpatient environments and brings broad clinical experience with individuals and groups across the lifespan. She has developed particular expertise supporting people who face co-occurring challenges of mental health conditions and addictions, offering care that addresses both areas together. Her work draws on an eclectic mix of evidence-informed strategies within a strengths-based framework rooted in humanistic psychology, with treatment plans shaped by each client’s needs and goals.

In sessions she integrates a variety of modalities to support coping, emotional regulation, relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, respect for each person’s lived experience, and practical skills that clients can use beyond the therapy room.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Marsha Hicks (Richards) have?

Marsha Hicks (Richards) has 21 years of experience.

Is Marsha Hicks (Richards) a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. License details: FL LCSW SW14568.

In which languages does Marsha Hicks (Richards) provide therapy?

Marsha Hicks (Richards) provides therapy in English.

Where is Marsha Hicks (Richards) located?

Marsha Hicks (Richards) is located in Florida.

How can I work with Marsha Hicks (Richards) as my therapist?

You can work with Marsha Hicks (Richards) through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Marsha Hicks (Richards) work with international clients?

Yes, Marsha Hicks (Richards) works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Marsha Hicks (Richards) cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust, helping clients address abandonment, attachment injuries, and intimacy-related concerns by building new relational experiences and coping strategies. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist offers empathy and support while helping clients identify their own goals and strengths; this approach is useful for self-esteem, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive patterns, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, sleeping difficulties, and coping with everyday stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marsha Hicks (Richards) works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, clients can access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists in ways that fit their daily life, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions.

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