Ruth Hickmon, LMHC

Ruth Hickmon is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, parenting pressures, relationship strain, trauma, grief, and attention challenges. Ruth names parenting and relationship concerns among her focus areas and helps with related issues like communication and control problems.

Ruth uses straightforward talk therapy to help people sort through strong feelings and daily pressures. She draws from client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try small, practical changes. Sessions often include mindfulness practices and concrete skills to manage panic and anxiety symptoms.

Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. She listens to what matters most and helps set short-term steps for coping and behavioral change. She also addresses caregiver stress, family of origin issues, and problems that come with separation or divorce.

Ruth also works with people facing substance use issues, domestic violence history, and complex trauma. She includes communication skills work, problem-solving, and strategies aimed at rebuilding self-esteem and reducing isolation. She names forgiveness, guilt, and shame as topics she helps people address.

Ruth asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Payment uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and some logistical details are confirmed when appointments are set.

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