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Gerardine Hickey

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Gerardine Hickey is a Clinical Mental Health counselor who works with adolescents and adults. With several years working in the substance use field with dual-diagnosis clients, she has experience at all levels of care. She has also worked with adults at the inpatient level of care with comorbidity of substance abuse and mental health issues. She works with families who are looking to get back on the same page with clear communications, with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, LGBQ+, trauma, addiction, and issues with self-esteem and self-acceptance. She graduated from both Boston University with a B.A. in Accounting and Rivier University with an M.S. degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Substance Use Disorders.

My approach to therapy

She has 6+ years of experience in the mental health, therapy and substance use fields. She uses a client-centered approach, along with CBT and Motivational Interviewing.

What you can expect from me

We can discuss what your goals are in therapy and create a plan to achieve those goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Holistic, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at Roxbury Community College, MS (Master of Science) at Rivier College
  • License type
    LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) (New Hampshire), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Massachusetts)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Stress management, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, Infertility, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Exposure Response Prevention, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavioral, Positive Psychology, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English