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Hello and thanks for checking out my profile! My name is Mariam, and I'm excited to get to know you. I received my BA in Psychology from St. Edward's in Austin, TX and my MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling form UTSA in San Antonio and graduated in 2022. I have been working as a counselor since early 2023, but I also have experience in diagnostic testing for individuals with Alzheimer's/Dementia, and while I was in school I worked at a residential treatment facility for people with OCD and severe social anxiety.

I understand that life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and asking for help can feel impossible at times. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs and goals. I am committed to helping clients gain insight, build confidence, and create positive changes that support their overall well-being.

I have 20 years experience, person centered, trauma informed approach. EMDR Certified for trauma. Certified in CBT, MET, and COPSD. Masters Addiction Counselor. Combine Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR for holistic approach to trauma and negative core beliefs. Experienced PTSD therapist, including military.

Alicia Hicks, LCSW-S serves children and adults with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, women's issues, and adjustment issues.

Education and Training:

Licensed clinical social worker

Board approved clinical social work supervisor

University of Houston:

Masters of Social Work

Every person has a story. The culmination of experiences in one's life shapes how they view themselves, their relationships, and the world. I have a passion for helping clients celebrate their unique strengths and gifts they share with others. With experiences in both private practice and hospitals, I have noticed a particular need for clients to separate their view of themselves from their current difficulties and circumstances. In spite of where clients may find themselves at the moment, my belief is that they have overcome every difficulty, challenge, and trauma that they have faced up to the present moment. As such, they will withstand their current circumstances, and will again declare victory.

As your counselor, I will be a partner in developing appropriate treatment plans that accomplish established goals. I believe that human development is a lifelong process and personality and behavior changes are possible at any time. I also believe in the need for a flexible multicultural approach and that the counselor and client are equal partners.

I love working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have worked with people from various backgrounds and cultures throughout my career and these experiences help me to easily connect with my clients. Additionally, I have worked with children and adults with anxiety disorders, provided pre-marital counseling, and addressed spiritual concerns for individuals, couples, and families. I have obtained specialized instruction in working with victims of human trafficking, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender. Also, I have experience working with persons of varied ethnic, racial, sexual orientation, and religious backgrounds.

As a Counselor, I am always looking for opportunities to grow and develop my abilities to best serve my clients. I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). I am an active member American Counseling Association (ACA) and Texas Counseling Association (TCA). I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to achieve and maintain wellness.

Being a Marriage and Family Therapist, I fundamentally believe the family is a system and if something is going on with one person in the family, it will likely affect other members of the family. As such we are products of our environment. In working together, I will acknowledge that you are the expert of you and provide you with a safe space to explore concerns and build on strengths learning new healthy coping skills.

Finding the right mental health provider can feel like a big step — and I want you to know you're already in the right place.

I'm Abioye, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with years of experience helping people work through anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, and psychosis. I see clients ages 6 and up, so whether you're seeking support for your child, yourself, or a loved one, I'm here for your whole family.

Everyone deserves access to mental heath care, and I'm here to help you find the support you desire.

I have been a therapist for 9 years and specialize in supporting moms, women, and families in caring for their mental health.

When your mind never seems to slow down, it's easy to feel emotionally drained, overwhelmed, and disconnected from the life you want to be living. Anxiety, depression, constant stress, or painful experiences can make it difficult to be fully present with yourself and the people you care about. You don't have to keep carrying that weight alone. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, ADHD, depression, stress management, and trauma so they can quiet the constant mental noise, build healthier ways of coping, and feel more confident in their everyday lives. I work with adults, adolescents, and children because I believe healing begins when you feel genuinely understood, supported, and empowered to take meaningful steps toward lasting change.

To say "things aren't always easy" is often an understatement. Sometimes things are more than hard, and may have been piling up for a while. Whether you're battling depression, anxiety, grief, or changes in life, I'm here to help. I've worked with children, teens and adults in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, where they work to sort out their struggles. I have seen the damage trauma can do to relationships, but have also seen the power in connecting with others.