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Danny Hicks Jr, LPCC

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Danny

Danny Hicks Jr is a licensed professional counselor (LPCC) who draws on eight years of clinical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Background and approach

He emphasizes a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s distinct situation. His work attends to a wide range of concerns including attachment and abandonment struggles, self-image and body concerns, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication and control issues, and mood-related challenges.

Therapy with Danny centers on collaboration and practical steps toward meaningful change. He integrates several evidence-informed methods to address patterns of feeling and behavior, and he encourages clients to explore values, heal interpersonal wounds, and build skills for day-to-day living.

Danny communicates a supportive stance aimed at empowering clients to move toward a more fulfilling life while tailoring interventions to their goals and pace.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online healing

Internal Family Systems helps clients identify and work with different parts of themselves by learning how each part protects or carries pain; this approach can be useful for addressing trauma responses, internal conflict, and patterns that maintain anxiety or self-criticism. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility through acceptance and committed action, which supports coping with stress, depression, and unwanted thoughts. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational patterns shape current interactions and emotional needs, offering a path to improve communication, repair attachment wounds, and reduce relationship-related distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life context to determine which methods or combination of methods fits best, and will adapt the plan as work unfolds to match changing needs and progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to access care from different locations. These formats allow ongoing skill practice, check-ins between sessions, and consistent support while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Danny commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression, alongside related issues like guilt and shame, isolation, and life purpose.
What is Danny's general therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and client-centered, combining compassion with practical strategies to tailor treatment to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and relational concerns.
What credentials and licensure does Danny hold and where is he based?
He is an LPCC licensed in Minnesota (MN LPCC 2963) and California (CA LPCC 15952), and he practices from California.
Does Danny work with clients in other countries or languages?
Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available for meeting with him?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy with this clinician?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments 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