- Compassionate listening
- Goal focused plans
- Practical coping skills
About Maygen
Maygen Hicks is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with four years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma or abuse, and works with concerns around parenting, self-esteem, and low motivation.
She listens with respect and kindness and adapts conversations to what each person needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and manageable steps that fit into everyday life. Maygen aims to make the work straightforward so clients can try small changes between meetings.
Her approach is collaborative. She and the client build a plan together that addresses specific worries and practical obstacles. This often includes talking through how symptoms show up day to day and trying new ways of coping that feel doable.
Maygen also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, body image, and isolation. She pays attention to how life events affect mood, relationships, and daily routines.
Every person brings different needs, so Maygen individualizes her focus and pacing. She encourages honest conversation about what helps and what does not. Taking that first step can feel hard, and she aims to be a steady, compassionate presence throughout the process.
Approaches that guide online work
Maygen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on helping people manage anxiety and stress. One common approach helps identify unhelpful thinking and then tries new ways of responding in everyday situations; this is useful for panic, worry, and low mood. Another approach emphasizes practical skills and routines that reduce overwhelming feelings and build steady coping, which can help with trauma reactions and caregiver stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will treat therapy as a collaboration and help decide which techniques best fit the client's goals, needs, and preferences. Together they monitor what is helping and adjust the plan as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people try techniques between sessions in real life and bring those experiences back to talk through with the therapist.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Maygen help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, self-esteem, and depression, along with related issues such as adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is respectful and compassionate, with straightforward conversations and a focus on practical steps. Sessions are shaped around what the client needs and what feels manageable.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience as a clinician in social work settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.