Hi! My name is Ben Hickman. I love to work with those who are seeking to learn the skills needed to thrive and overcome. I work with Teenagers (13yo and older), Adult Individuals, and Couples who struggle with anxiety, have feelings of depression, sadness and grief, and those navigating difficulties in their relationships.

I provide a warm and empathetic space where you can freely explore your thoughts and feelings. Using motivational interviewing, I collaborate with you to uncover your goals, navigate ambivalence, and boost your motivation for change. My focus is on helping you gain insight, developing coping skills, and move towards a more fulfilling life.

I understand that taking the first step to seek help can be daunting. When you're ready, I'm here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth.

Clinical Focus

• Anxiety, Stress, and Depression
• Anger Issues
• Grief / Loss
• Alcohol / Substance Use
• Trauma
• Mood Disorders
• Couples

Techniques I Use Include

• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
• Person-Centered Therapy
• Christian Integrated Counseling (for those who desire it)

Licenses / Certifications

• Resident In Counseling
  • Virginia (License #0704016812)
  • Supervised by Joshua Freeman (License #0701010297)

Professional Education

• Masters in Professional Counseling

I Accept The Following Insurance Plans:

• Anthem BCBS Commercial Plans
• United Healthcare
• United Health Care Medicare Plans
• Optum
• Optum Medicare Plans
• Cigna & Cigna EAP
• Evernorth & Evernorth EAP
• Aetna
• Private Pay clients

We are unable to accept medicare and medicaid plans. We are also currently unable to accept new Anthem FEP clients.

Our private-pay fees can be seen on our rates page.