- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Ramona
Ramona Hickey is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois with seven years of practice. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the daily strain of parenting. Ramona brings a compassionate, respectful stance and often weaves clients' values into practical steps for change.
She uses clear, straightforward techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Sessions often include learning new ways to respond to strong emotions and to handle relationship tensions.
Background and approach
Ramona also supports people facing grief, addiction concerns, body image struggles, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Her toolbox draws from approaches that encourage acceptance, present-moment awareness, and active problem solving. She meets clients where they are and works at a pace that feels manageable.
When faith matters to a person, she may include spiritual reflection as part of the conversation. Ramona cares about concrete progress. She helps people set values-based goals and practices small, doable steps between sessions.
The emphasis is on building skills that make daily life calmer and more predictable. People who prefer a collaborative, down-to-earth therapist often find her style approachable. She aims to create steady, realistic change through short practical interventions, emotional awareness work, and committed follow-through.
What Ramona works with
Everything Ramona lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ramona helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Ramona lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and taking small, committed actions toward those values. It helps when worry, avoidance, or mixed priorities get in the way of daily life. Client-Centered Therapy centers on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and reflects so the client can find their own solutions. This approach supports building self-acceptance and clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can be especially useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood shifts.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Ramona will collaborate with each person to identify which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time based on what is helping, and she involves the client in deciding next steps.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit brief coaching or ongoing support into a busy day. These formats help people access consistent care without rearranging their entire day.
Questions people ask about Ramona
What concerns does Ramona commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, self-esteem, and related issues like body image and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, blending acceptance, mindfulness, and cognitive approaches to build skills and clarify values.
What is her professional background?
Ramona has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional regulation, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds an Illinois LCPC credential and is based in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are used for online sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible online work.
How is cost and billing handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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