Clinical focus · Teens, young adults and couples

Alan Hickey, LMHCCounseling for teens, young adults and couples in Ocala, FL

Licensed mental health counselor. Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 2) and EMDR.

Anxiety
Depression
Emotional regulation, anger management
Self-esteem
Trauma
Sexual abuse

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Meet Alan1 min 25 sec, in her own words

What Alan helps with

9 concerns Alan lists as specialties, in everyday words. Sees: teens, young adults and couples.

Worry and mood

Constant worry or anxietyAnxiety
Low mood, losing interestDepression
Big emotions, outbursts or angerEmotional regulation, anger management
Feeling not good enoughSelf-esteem

After something hard

Can’t get past something that happenedTrauma
Abuse in the pastSexual abuse
Losing someone you loveGrief and loss

Relationships

Feeling distant from your partnerIntimacy

Habits and addiction

Alcohol or drug useSubstance addiction

Something else going on? Match by symptom across all five therapists.

Alan Hickey, LMHC, at Silver River Counseling in Ocala

A note from Alan

You’re here today because you’re looking for relief. Maybe the joy in life has dimmed after the loss of a loved one, maybe you’re hurting from a rupture in a significant relationship, or maybe you’re uncertain about how to cope with a growing sense of depression or anxiety.

If you’re here, there’s a good chance that you’ve tried to fix this on your own, but nothing is working, and you just don’t know what to do.

I’m Alan Hickey, a therapist at Silver River Counseling, and I understand how challenging it can be to move forward in a way that helps you feel like you have a handle on things instead of juggling yet another overwhelming situation.

Over the past eight years, I’ve helped hundreds of clients: children grow beyond their trauma, couples rebuild trust and intimacy, and adults understand their addiction.

Training and credentials

Education and license

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
B.S. Psychology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida

Certifications and training

Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 2)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Family Behavioral Therapy (FBT)
Nurturing Parenting

What clients say about Alan

★★★★★
“Alan is a great support who listens with compassion and patience. You’re not wrong or a bad person with him. With Alan, you’re someone who matters, whose feelings matter, whose health matters. He’s got a great sense of humor, too!”
Kiara Feliciano · Google review

★★★★★
“Alan is amazing. He's compassionate, really cares, and you can tell there is zero judgement when you talk to him. I've worked with him for a long time now and would highly recommend to anyone.”
Jennell Elias · Google review, July 2024

Watch and learn with Alan

Short videos Alan recorded for Silver River clients and families.