About Dr. Hicks

Richard E Hicks, PhD has provided psychological services to adults, adolescents, and children in a variety of outpatient and inpatient settings since 1998. He obtained his Doctorate and Masters in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. He received his undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University. 

He is a NC Licensed Psychologist and Certified Healthcare Provider. While maintaining his private practice, he has also worked at Dorothea Dix Hospital, Central Regional Hospital, Whitaker PRTF, and UNC Outpatient Clinics. He has specialized training in treating anxiety and depression in adults, adolescents, and children; and he has extensive training and experience in couples work. He has served as Adjunct Associate Professor in the UNC School of Medicine, and he has taught several psychology courses at UNC. He is active in several professional and community organizations, and has served on the Board of the North Carolina Psychological Association and the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board.

His areas of specialization include:

  • Adult Individual Therapy

  • Stress Management

  • Relationship Issues

  • Life Changes

  • Worries / Anxiety

  • Sadness / Depression

  • Phobias

  • Transition to Adulthood

  • Grief and Bereavement

He has worked extensively with organizations and professionals through employee assistance programs. He offers clinical and counseling services to individuals, and consultation and coaching services for businesses and organizations.

  • In-network provider for BCBS, including the State Health Plan, insurance

  • Some early morning times (e.g. 7am) available in the Raleigh office

  • Brief and long-term services

  • Limited availability for new clients (no current availability)

For more background information visit Dr. Hicks' LinkedIn page.

About HRC Behavioral Health

HRC is one of the oldest and largest clinical practice groups in the southeast. Today HRC is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary group practice of psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and marriage and family therapists offering quality mental health services in the triangle.

A choice for quality and security; a choice for competence, experience, individual attention, and feedback.

Providing confidential, collaborative, evidence-based interventions and treatment.

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