Skip to main content
Headway
Headshot of Dorothy Hickerson, LCSW

Dorothy Hickerson

Therapist(she/her)
7 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I have an MSW and have provided therapy services for more than 20 years. I worked in various settings that include school-based therapy, juvenile corrections, residential settings, and have worked extensively with families involved with Child Protective Services.

My approach to therapy

You are the leader of your own treatment. I am committed to help empower you to become the best version of yourself. With the use of comprehensive and dedicated services, my goal is to help clients of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. A person-centered, individualized treatment approach provides clients the most successful direction as they work to reach their treatment goals. I want to accompany you on that journey and be part of your support network.

What you can expect from me

At the end of my journey alongside you will possess the necessary support, tools and skills to continue your personal growth.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Solution Oriented, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Spalding University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Spalding University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Indiana, Kentucky)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • More specialties
    Eating disorders, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Brief Dynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Play, Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavior Modification, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1169 Eastern Parkway 1124
    Louisville, KY 40217

Nearby areas