Therapist profile
Marsha Hicks (Richards), LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Codependency and Dual Diagnosis
Continue with MarshaWhere Marsha stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Florida / SW14568
- NPI
- 1508253352
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Attachment work
- CBT and DBT skills
- Dual diagnosis care
About Marsha
Marsha Hicks (Richards) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 21 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, self-esteem and relationship concerns. Her practice also addresses trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD and codependency-related patterns.
Marsha earned a Master of Social Work from Stony Brook University. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings and with both individuals and groups. Her background includes helping people who have both mental health concerns and substance use issues, often called dual diagnosis.
Her approach draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Existential Therapy. She blends practical strategies with conversations about values and relationships. Sessions focus on what the person needs most in the moment.
In a typical session she helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. She works on skills for managing emotions, setting limits, and changing unhelpful thinking. She also supports people while they process losses and the impact of traumatic events.
Marsha emphasizes strengths that people already have. She helps clients build tools for coping with life changes and for improving day-to-day functioning. The practice is aimed at steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds affect current relationships. Online sessions using this approach help people notice patterns in closeness, dependence, and trust and practice new ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience and goals; online talks follow the client's lead and emphasize listening and reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change thoughts and behaviors, such as breaking cycles of worry or reactivity, and can include homework between sessions.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals, symptoms and preferences and together they select techniques that fit. This collaborative planning can shift over time as needs change, mixing skills-focused CBT with attachment or client-centered work.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy life and reducing travel time. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking since the profile does not specify formats. Many people find remote sessions allow for shorter check-ins, easier scheduling around work or caregiving, and the chance to practice skills in everyday settings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets and emotion-regulation coaching to an online setting to support steady progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related patterns such as codependency.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an eclectic, strengths-based approach grounded in humanistic ideas, blending Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, CBT and DBT techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of clinical experience, including inpatient and outpatient settings and group work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and trained with a Master of Social Work from Stony Brook University.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details before scheduling.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list explicit formats.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.