Tonica Wicker, LMHC, LPC — Therapist in Washington

Hi there, I'm Tonica!

For me, therapy is meeting clients where they are at. Change is scary, and my goal is to help with this process as well as assist my clients with understanding what they want to change and where to start.

My focus

I enjoy working with individuals who are at a place in their life that they either know they need to change or individuals who feel something is 'off' and want to explore what this is and how to work to make changes from that. My clinical experience is with adults who struggle with concerns ranging from anxiety to trauma.

My approach

I use a variety of approaches depending on where the client is. There are clear goals and homework assignments. My approach is a combined effort to ensure clients get the most out of each session. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and motivational interviewing.

My communication style

I work in collaboration with my clients. I am open with them and challenge them when needed. I assign homework to ensure growth for the clients. This allows my clients to work on what is not working and learn coping skills or ways to change negative thoughts and behaviors.

My journey to mental healthcare

I decided to become a therapist because I enjoy helping people. Recognizing different struggles people go through, I wanted to be a person to not only help them through those struggles but also helps them recognize their fullest potential and how to achieve these goals.

My goals for you

I work with my clients to see where they are currently at, explore what is working and not working, and what the ideal self looks like. We break down large goals into more manageable goals and communicate what is most important to start with.

Our first session

The first sessions are fact-gathering and getting to know each other. This is where the big picture is discussed, and follow-up sessions will be more day-to-day and reviewing homework assignments.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Traumatic Brain Injury

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Mindfulness-Based

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Focus populations

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Luminare Health (formerly Trustmark)
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Psychology from Capella University and a Master of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Tonica Wicker