Vanessa S. Hicks MSW, LCSW: Your Partner in Mental Health
Mental Health Coaching
Our Mental Health Coaching service provides structured, goal-focused support designed to help individuals strengthen their emotional well-being, build resilience, and enhance daily functioning. Coaching is a non-clinical service that focuses on practical strategies, personal growth, and forward movement—without diagnosing or providing mental health treatment.
As a licensed mental health professional offering coaching, I draw on extensive training in human behavior, emotional regulation, and supportive guidance to help clients:
- Develop healthier thought patterns and daily habits
- Improve coping skills and stress response
- Build confidence, clarity, and personal insight
- Identify barriers and create actionable plans
- Cultivate routines that support long-term well-being
- Maintain motivation and accountability
Coaching is ideal for individuals seeking guidance, structure, and wellness-oriented support rather than clinical therapy. Sessions emphasize the present and future, empowering clients to make meaningful changes through education, skill development, and consistent support.
This service is fully separate from therapy and does not involve diagnosis, treatment, or clinical intervention. Instead, it offers a safe, supportive, and collaborative space to explore goals, strengthen emotional health, and create lasting positive change.
ESA Consultation
An ESA consultation is a clinical evaluation conducted by a licensed mental health professional to determine whether an individual qualifies for an Emotional Support Animal as a disability-related housing accommodation.
The consultation is not a guarantee of approval—it is an ethical assessment that ensures any documentation provided is legitimate, clinically appropriate, and compliant with the Fair Housing Act. If eligibility is established, clients receive a legally recognized ESA letter for housing.
Our goal is to provide a supportive, transparent process that helps you understand your options and feel confident navigating ESA-related housing requests.