- CBT for thought patterns
- ACT for values work
- Mindfulness practices
About Ramona
Ramona Hickey is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and family conflict. Ramona also supports people facing grief, addiction concerns, parenting stresses, and struggles with self-esteem and attention. Sessions are offered in English and reflect both clinical and, when requested, spiritual perspectives.
Ramona blends practical therapies to help people notice patterns and make different choices. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thoughts and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clarify values and commit to meaningful actions. She also draws on Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused approaches and mindfulness practices in session.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She helps clients name recurring family-of-origin patterns and how those roles affect current relationships and behavior. Work in sessions often includes naming those patterns, trying new ways of responding, and practicing small behavioral shifts between meetings.
Ramona is comfortable addressing issues related to attachment, abandonment, codependency, body image, commitment, communication, and fatherhood concerns. She also supports people coping with immigration stress, compassion fatigue, and work-related burnout.
Therapy follows a paced process of goal-setting and skill-building. Clients can expect concrete tools from evidence-based methods, guided reflection on values, and collaborative planning for change. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the provider's online pathway.
How specific approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions that reflect those values. It is useful for coping with life changes, anxiety, and issues tied to meaning or motivation.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new, more helpful behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and problems with motivation.
Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s perspective at the center of the work, giving room to explore feelings and make choices at their own pace. This approach supports rebuilding trust in one’s decisions and in relationships affected by family patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. This collaborative process lets the plan shift as progress and challenges appear.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example shorter check-in meetings that fit a work break, sessions without video when bandwidth is limited, or scheduling that avoids travel time. These practical features help people keep therapy consistent alongside other obligations.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem, parenting strain, and family-of-origin issues among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Ramona blends practical, evidence-based methods with client-centered listening and mindfulness techniques to help people notice and change patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as an LCPC working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an Illinois LCPC and practices with a focus on clients located in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
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