Maygen Hicks

Maygen Hicks is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, low self esteem, and depression. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work. Maygen aims to create a plan that fits each person’s needs and goals.

She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people talk through difficult moments and build practical skills for daily life. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small changes that make a difference over time. Maygen tailors conversations and strategies to match the pace and preferences of each client.

Her approach is collaborative: she listens first, then helps set goals and tracks progress. She often works on tools for managing anxiety, coping after trauma, improving self esteem, and handling parenting stresses. She also addresses concerns related to adoption and foster care, attachment, blended family issues, body image, caregiver strain, and communication problems.

Maygen has four years of professional experience as a clinician. Her background includes supporting people through divorce and separation, forgiveness work, gender dysphoria questions, feelings of guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and some mood regulation challenges. She encourages practical steps and steady progress.

People interested in starting with her complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. Sessions are conducted in English and follow local licensure in North Carolina.

How Maygen’s approaches translate to online therapy

Maygen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical strategies and real-life skills. One common approach she uses involves skill-building for anxiety and mood management, teaching breathing, grounding, and behavior-based steps to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on trauma-informed care, which helps people process difficult experiences at a comfortable pace while developing coping tools to manage triggers and distress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She listens to each person’s story, discusses possible methods, and adapts the plan as work progresses so goals and techniques fit the client’s needs and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual sessions helpful for maintaining continuity of care and practicing skills between meetings, and therapists can adjust the format to match communication needs and comfort.