Marsha Hicks (Richards), LCSW

Marsha Hicks (Richards) brings 21 years of clinical experience to her work in Florida. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. She offers direct, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship strain.

Her approach centers on cognitive behavioral therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centered work. She helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. Sessions also explore how past relationships affect today's reactions and how to build more helpful ways of connecting.

Marsha has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That background informs practical strategies for coping with dual diagnoses of mental health and substance use. She also addresses sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and trauma.

She draws on dialectical behavior therapy and existential ideas when those fit a person’s needs. Her style emphasizes strengths and humanistic values - she focuses on what helps each person move forward. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Marsha provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Costs vary by location and availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Marsha commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice thoughts and habits that keep problems going and to try small, practical changes. She also draws on attachment-based therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns and to build healthier ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose which methods fit their goals, values, and day-to-day needs. Sessions often mix approaches so the plan suits what the person wants to change and how they prefer to work.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer more frequent, brief exchanges for coaching or tracking progress between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules.