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Ruth Hickmon

Compassionate, skills-focused therapy for life’s challenges

LMHC Florida

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Ruth

Ruth Hickmon is an LMHC based in Florida who supports clients managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and transitions in life.

Background and approach

She draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods to help people develop practical coping skills, explore interpersonal patterns, and rebuild confidence after difficult experiences. Ruth’s style emphasizes warmth and collaboration, offering a space to examine emotions and learn skills that fit each person’s circumstances.

Her work combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused strategies to address both immediate problems and longer-term patterns. She also brings attention to issues such as caregiver stress, communication challenges, substance-related concerns, family of origin dynamics, and recovery from relational harm.

With six years of professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor, Ruth helps clients translate insight into manageable steps for change. Prospective clients in Florida can expect a structured yet compassionate approach that balances practical tools with personal exploration.

Approach-Driven Care Delivered Online

Ruth often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new, more adaptive behaviors; this approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many stress-related concerns. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening and an accepting stance so clients can clarify values, build self-understanding, and move at their own pace. Additionally, elements of the Gottman Method are used for addressing relationship issues through communication skills and structured interaction exercises.

Selecting the right approach is a collaborative process. Ruth works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may blend techniques from different orientations to create a personalized plan. The aim is to find methods that feel helpful and sustainable rather than imposing a single modality.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for busy schedules and varied communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while adapting session structure to what works best for the client, whether that means regular video sessions, shorter messaging check-ins, or phone conversations when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?
Ruth works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem concerns, ADHD, and life transitions, among other related areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends compassionate, client-centered listening with practical skill-building so clients can both process feelings and learn tools to manage symptoms and improve relationships.
What is her clinical background?
She has six years of experience providing outpatient mental health care and has worked with a range of concerns using multiple evidence-informed techniques.
What credentials and location are listed?
Ruth holds the credential LMHC with licence FL LMHC MH16904 and practices in Florida.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English