Therapist profile
Ramona Hickey, LCPC
Illinois
Illinois LCPC - Anxiety and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCPC
- License
- LCPC, Illinois / 180017236
- NPI
- 1699440446
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
About
- ACT
- CBT
- Emotionally focused work
About Ramona
Ramona Hickey is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Ramona also addresses intimacy-related concerns, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and career or parenting strain.
Her work includes attention to attachment themes such as abandonment, avoidant patterns, and family of origin issues. Codependency and communication or control problems are also areas she helps people untangle. She brings several evidence-based methods into sessions and draws on clients' values when planning goals.
Sessions focus on clear, practical steps. Ramona uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and shift thinking patterns. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people act in ways that match their values and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to clarify feelings in relationships.
Clients can expect to build habits that reduce anxiety and improve decision-making. Ramona emphasizes learning skills for emotional regulation and better communication. She works steadily on goals over time rather than promising quick fixes.
Her practice description stresses collaboration and practical tools. People who feel stuck prioritizing others, struggling with boundaries, or repeating relationship patterns may find the focus and structure they need. Ramona practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful actions toward them. It helps when someone wants to stop getting stuck by other people’s demands and begin making choices that reflect what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and repetitive patterns like people-pleasing. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on naming and working with emotions in the context of close relationships. It can help people understand their attachment responses and change how they show up with others.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Ramona will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs and use that conversation to decide which methods to prioritize. This is a collaborative process so clients can try strategies and adjust the plan based on what helps.
The original biography does not specify exact online formats. Confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekly routine, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while they practice boundary setting, emotion regulation, and values-based action in everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, addictions, intimacy concerns, sleeping and eating issues, parenting strain, career questions, and related challenges such as codependency and attachment issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends practical, evidence-based methods with values-focused work. Sessions emphasize skill building, emotional awareness, and setting achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - practicing in Illinois.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently working with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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