Marsha Hicks (Richards), LCSW

Marsha Hicks (Richards) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than two decades of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, and self-esteem challenges. Marsha draws on a human-centered, strengths-focused way of working that keeps each person's needs at the center of care.

She earned a Master of Social Work from Stony Brook University, School of Social Welfare and has practiced since 2004. Her background includes both inpatient and outpatient settings, and she has led individual and group work across the lifespan. Much of her practice involves supporting people who have both mental health concerns and substance use issues.

Marsha blends approaches rather than relying on a single method. She draws from attachment-based ideas, client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and existential thinking to shape sessions. The mix is tailored to what each person brings to the work.

In a session she listens for what matters most, helps name patterns that get in the way, and works with practical steps to change unhelpful habits. She can guide emotion regulation skills, address relationship or intimacy concerns, and support coping through life transitions or grief.

Marsha practices in Florida and offers services in English. She welcomes conversations with international clients as part of her practice. Before scheduling, confirm current session options and timing to match needs and availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape feelings and reactions. Online sessions can use that framework to notice how people relate, set boundaries, and practice new ways of connecting. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the client's pace. In remote conversations this means the therapist mirrors what the person says and helps them find their own answers. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and uses concrete exercises to change them; it often includes practical homework and skills that translate well to online sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That way the plan evolves from a conversation rather than a fixed prescription.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find virtual sessions make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, reduce travel time, and keep progress moving between appointments. Online work also supports hands-on skill practice, short check-ins, and steady follow-up that help maintain changes made in therapy.