Anxiety and overwhelm
Persistent worry, emotional pressure, perfectionism, difficulty resting, or feeling responsible for everything.
Virtual therapy serving Memphis
Black Therapist Serving Memphis, TN
Monika Hicks, LCSW is a Black woman therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides virtual therapy to eligible clients in Memphis and across Tennessee. She helps with anxiety, burnout, boundaries, emotional exhaustion, grief, and life transitions. Sessions are online and private-pay; book a consultation through the secure SimplePractice link below.
Virtual therapy with a Black woman therapist serving Memphis. Finding a therapist can feel more workable when you do not have to spend the entire relationship translating the cultural pressure, family expectations, professional demands, and survival patterns that shape your life.
Cultural fit
Why look for a Black therapist in Memphis, TN?
Working with a Black woman therapist may matter when race, gender, family roles, professional expectations, faith, caregiving, or the pressure to be “the strong one” are part of what you are carrying. Cultural awareness does not replace individualized care, but it can reduce the feeling that you must explain every layer before the real work can begin.
Hicks Consulting serves clients of all ethnicities while intentionally centering the experiences of Black women and other people who have learned to survive by overfunctioning, minimizing their needs, or staying composed at their own expense.
What therapy may support
What can a Black woman therapist help with?
The work remains individual. These are common reasons people reach out, not diagnoses or promises about outcomes.
Burnout and boundaries
Overextending, resentment, people-pleasing, work stress, compassion fatigue, or difficulty saying no.
Identity and life transitions
Changing roles, grief, relationships, self-worth, decision-making, or rebuilding a life that feels more honest.
Virtual care
Is there a Black therapist near me in Memphis?
Yes, online. Monika Hicks, LCSW sees eligible clients located anywhere in Tennessee by secure video, so Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett and Cordova are all within reach without a commute.
Hicks Consulting does not claim a physical Memphis therapy office. Individual therapy is provided virtually through a secure platform to clients who are located in Tennessee and otherwise eligible for services at the time of care.
Coaching, groups, and organizational training have separate scopes and should not be treated as substitutes for therapy.
Before you book
Who is the therapist, and what does therapy cost?
- Therapist: Monika Hicks, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing independently in Tennessee as the owner of Hicks Consulting PLLC.
- Training: Master of Science in Social Work, University of Tennessee Knoxville (2017); Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University.
- Approach: individual, culturally aware therapy that centers the experiences of Black women and serves clients of all ethnicities.
- Format: virtual sessions through a secure platform for clients located in Tennessee; there is no physical Memphis office.
- Fees: private pay. $200 initial intake, $165 for a 60-minute session, $85 for a 30-minute session. HSA, FSA and credit cards are accepted, and a superbill can be provided for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
- Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM; Sunday by appointment only, limited availability.
Frequently asked questions
Questions people often ask before reaching out.
Is there a Black therapist near me in Memphis, TN?
Yes. Monika Hicks, LCSW is a Black woman therapist who sees eligible clients located in Tennessee, including Memphis, through secure virtual sessions. There is no physical office, so you can meet from home or work.
Is Hicks Consulting only for Black women?
No. Hicks Consulting serves clients of all ethnicities while bringing specialized cultural awareness and intentional support for Black women to the center of the practice.
Does Monika take insurance, and what does therapy cost?
Hicks Consulting is a private-pay practice. The initial intake is $200, a 60-minute session is $165 and a 30-minute session is $85. A superbill can be provided for possible out-of-network reimbursement, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
Does culturally aware therapy mean every experience will be assumed?
No. Cultural awareness should make space for context without replacing curiosity. Your individual experiences, values, needs, and goals still guide the work.
Can coaching be used instead of therapy?
Coaching is non-clinical and is not therapy. The most appropriate path depends on what you need and whether clinical treatment is indicated.
How do I book with a Black therapist at Hicks Consulting?
Use the secure SimplePractice consultation link on this page to review availability and request a first conversation with Monika Hicks, LCSW.
Ready to see whether this feels like a fit?
A consultation is a practical first step for learning about availability, virtual-care eligibility, and whether Hicks Consulting is an appropriate match for your needs.
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Use this page to understand Hicks Consulting’s relevant services, fit, and next steps. Search wording does not change clinical scope or eligibility.