Practicing Since: 2011 In a safe and supportive setting, Telisa uses a cognitive behavioral approach with clients with the belief that thoughts and emotions directly impact behaviors
Accepts 7 Insurance Carriers:
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Johns Hopkins EHP
- Johns Hopkins USFHP
- Medicare
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
Meet Telisa Hickson, LCSW-C
Practicing Since: 2011
In a safe and supportive setting, Telisa uses a cognitive behavioral approach with clients with the belief that thoughts and emotions directly impact behaviors and actions. Telisa seeks to make therapy a comfortable way to do significant work in a non-judgmental manner. Her passion is to help her clients live the happiest and emotionally healthiest life possible.
Telisa earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Accounting at a historically Black College, LeMoyne Owen (Memphis, Tennessee), and her master’s degree in Social Work at University of Maryland Baltimore. After obtaining her degrees, Telisa went on to work in outpatient community mental health for approximately nine years providing individual, couples, family and group therapy and also in her private practice setting. Telisa is able to assist with BIPOC issues.
Telisa is licensed in the state of Maryland #17375.
Client Thrive Program
Credentials Earned:
Engagement Badge
Awarded: 5/16/22
Connection Badge
Awarded: 7/7/22
Collaboration Badge
Awarded: 07/19/22
Issues Served
- Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Grief and Loss
- Impulse Control and Anger Management
- Self Esteem
Insurance
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Johns Hopkins EHP
- Johns Hopkins USFHP
- Medicare
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
Office Locations
- Ellicott City Condo
- Ellicott City, MD
- Maryland
More Information
Age Groups: Adults 18+
Demographics: Female, Male
Languages: English
Treatment Orientation: Client Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy
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