Ben Hickman · Resident in Counseling · Midlothian, VA
When anxiety feels relentless, relationships feel strained, or difficult experiences keep showing up in everyday life, counseling can offer room to understand what you’re facing and find a way forward.
Teens ages 13+, adults & couples · Midlothian office & Virginia telehealth
Please mention Ben Hickman as your preferred clinician in the appointment request.
How Ben can help
Some challenges show up as constant worry; others appear as arguments, distance from people you love, or reactions you cannot quite explain. Ben’s work centers on understanding those patterns and building realistic ways to move forward.
Work through excessive worry, self-doubt, persistent stress, and feelings that are difficult to manage. Counseling can help you identify what fuels the anxiety and practice more workable responses.
Explore communication difficulties, recurring disagreements, emotional distance, and relationship stress. Ben works with individuals and couples who want healthier ways to connect and handle conflict.
Support for the effects of distressing experiences, painful memories, grief, and significant changes. Ben’s existing clinical profile includes trauma work and EMDR-informed treatment options.
Get to know Ben
I’m Ben Hickman, a Resident in Counseling at Counsel RVA. I work with teens ages 13 and older, adults, and couples. I know that asking for support can feel intimidating, especially when you’ve been trying to manage a difficult situation on your own.
My goal is to offer a thoughtful, nonjudgmental place where we can understand what’s happening, clarify what matters to you, and identify useful next steps. Rather than assuming the same approach works for everyone, I tailor our work to your needs and goals.
My approach draws on motivational interviewing and integrative counseling. Depending on your concerns, our work may include building coping skills, strengthening communication, exploring difficult emotions, and addressing the impact of past experiences.
I also offer the option to integrate Christian faith into counseling when that is important to you. Spiritual integration is always guided by your preferences, not assumed.
Professional training
Ben has completed the graduate education required for professional counseling and practices as a Resident in Counseling under board-approved supervision.
Virginia · Practicing under board-approved supervision while completing requirements for independent licensure
Professional Counseling
Assessment Facilitator
Motivational interviewing; Ben’s existing profile also identifies EMDR and trauma treatment among his clinical work
Ben is a Resident in Counseling, not an independently licensed LPC. Residents in Counseling have completed their required graduate education and provide clinical services while completing supervised experience toward independent licensure. Ben is supervised by Joshua Freeman, LPC, NCC, ACS, a Virginia Board-approved LPC supervisor (Virginia LPC License #0701010297).
Supervision supports ongoing professional development and clinical oversight. If you have questions about Ben’s resident status or his supervision, our administrative team can help.
Insurance & fees
Counsel RVA offers insurance-based and private-pay services. Ben’s current profile lists participation with certain Anthem/BCBS, Cigna/Evernorth, Aetna, and Sentara plans, including selected EAP and Medicaid options. Coverage depends on your specific insurance product and resident-clinician billing arrangements.
Our team can help verify benefits and discuss expected out-of-pocket costs before an appointment. When checking your benefits, use the legal practice name Freeman Counseling Solutions PLLC (doing business as Counsel RVA).
To review private-pay pricing, visit our Rates & Insurance page.
Yes. His existing clinical profile lists counseling for teens age 13 and older, adults, and couples. Reach out to confirm availability and whether his services fit your particular needs.
Yes, Christian counseling is listed among Ben’s clinical areas. Faith-based integration is optional and guided by your preferences; you can also pursue counseling without religious integration.
Ben’s current profile lists EMDR and trauma treatment among his clinical areas, and Counsel RVA’s trauma page identifies him as EMDR-trained. Contact our team to discuss whether EMDR is appropriate and currently available for your treatment needs.
A Virginia Resident in Counseling has completed graduate counseling education and is working toward independent licensure through supervised clinical experience. Ben receives board-approved supervision from Joshua Freeman, LPC, NCC, ACS (Virginia LPC #0701010297).
Use the session request form and specify Ben Hickman as your preferred clinician. You can also call Counsel RVA at (804) 404-6553.
The next step is a conversation
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, trying to reconnect in a relationship, or working through a difficult experience, Ben can help you explore your next steps.
Mention Ben Hickman in your request so our team knows whom you’d like to see.