Mrs. Linda Nickerson Hicks, LCSW

(She/Her/Hers)
Preferred Name: Linda

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

Online Therapy

About Me

I live in Western Pennsylvania with my 2 dogs and spouse. I have two children who are college age. I am a twin! I enjoy walking in nature, yoga, knitting and spending time with family and friends.

Education & Experience

I graduated from SUNY Buffalo with a Masters in Social Work. I have been a social worker for 25 years and have a background in hospice and palliative care. In 2017 I joined a private practice in Beaver PA and work with individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma and grief and loss.

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Seniors

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Highmark
  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealth

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