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Ruth Hickmon, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness techniques
About Ruth
Ruth Hickmon is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Ruth speaks English and works with adults in Florida.
She uses straightforward, goal-oriented methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions typically include talking through current problems, learning new coping skills, and practicing different ways of responding to stress. Ruth draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered work to keep sessions practical and focused on change.
Ruth also incorporates relationship-focused tools from the Gottman Method when communication and connection are the main concerns. Mindfulness techniques are used to reduce reactivity and support regulation during stressful moments. Motivational Interviewing is used when people need help clarifying goals and finding motivation for change.
Her style emphasizes clear steps and small experiments between sessions. People can expect direct feedback, skill-building, and check-ins on what is or isn’t working. She can help with immediate coping strategies for panic or acute stress and with longer-term work like managing ADHD or processing grief.
Ruth’s practice notes that sessions follow the normal scheduling and cancellation expectations. Before booking, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The practitioner’s Florida LMHC credential is used to provide professional counseling services within state guidelines.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Ruth uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts that keep problems going and to practice different behaviors. CBT sessions focus on clear steps, worksheets, and small experiments to try between meetings, which can fit well with remote sessions when people want practical tools.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting so people can clarify their own concerns and goals. This approach supports slower, exploratory work when someone needs to sort through feelings or relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ruth will discuss your goals, preferences, and current challenges and then suggest which methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the profile does not list specific options. Many people choose online sessions because they make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins during a break, and reduce travel time. If someone prefers practices like in-session worksheets, mindfulness exercises, or communication skills training, these can be adapted to online meetings so work continues between sessions.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, grief, parenting pressures, ADHD, and related concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, try different responses, and practice new skills between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Florida LMHC with six years of experience working in private practice since 2015.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Florida and holds the LMHC credential issued in that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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