Norval J. Hickman III

Psychologist, PhD, MPH (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

5 Endorsed

175 E. Prospect Ave #210, Suite A (2nd floor), Danville, CA 94526

Waitlist for new clients

(510) 725-4573

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My approach to therapy integrates evidence-based practices grounded in the psychological literature. I have experience working with adolescents and adults to reduce or eliminate: anxiety, stress, and anger issues; depressive and bipolar mood symptom management; relationship, work, and school issues; problems with rumination and repetitive behaviors, and substance use problems. The structure of sessions varies based on a client's needs and can focus on: processing life events, understanding past and current issues, moving through difficult emotions, or learning skills for sustained behavior change and improved emotional processing.

I have specialized training in a variety of evidence-based psychological interventions. I have expertise in cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, dialectical behavior, and motivational enhancement therapies. In addition to talk therapy, I use relaxation, mindfulness, and grounding strategies to enhance mind-body communication.

First, I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to start therapy and patience to find a therapist who can provide helpful guidance. I have over 20 years of clinical experience focused on helping people overcome psychological stressors at the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, culture, class, trauma, and interpersonal connection.

Call or Email Norval J. Hickman III now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 725-4573

My Practice at a Glance

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Wellness Within Psychotherapy & Consulting

175 E. Prospect Ave #210

Suite A (2nd floor)

Danville, CA 94526

(510) 725-4573

I'm currently placing potential new clients on a waitlist. My practice is full at this time. I offer in-person and tele-therapy sessions.

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Addiction

$220 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (510) 725-4573

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Wellness Within Psychotherapy & Consulting

175 E. Prospect Ave #210

Suite A (2nd floor)

Danville, CA 94526

(510) 725-4573

I'm currently placing potential new clients on a waitlist. My practice is full at this time. I offer in-person and tele-therapy sessions.

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Addiction

$220 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $220
Couple Sessions $260
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Out of Network

For self-pay clients, the first session is an extensive evaluation of current and past psychological issues and costs $260; subsequent 50-minute therapy sessions cost $220. When I'm able to accept new clients with health insurance, another Psychologist manages copays and other insurance issues.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 725-4573

Norval J. Hickman III

Psychologist, PhD, MPH

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 725-4573

Norval J. Hickman III

Psychologist, PhD, MPH

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY 24866 Norval J. Hickman III
In Practice for 7 Years
Degree/Diploma from San Diego State University M.P.H. / 2007
Attended University of California San Diego, Graduated 2008

I have over 20 years of experience working as a therapist with teens and adults from diverse backgrounds in inpatient and outpatient settings. I have extensive experience tailoring behavioral interventions for a variety of mental health, relationship, emotional, school, and work issues.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 725-4573

Norval J. Hickman III

Psychologist, PhD, MPH

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 725-4573

Norval J. Hickman III

Psychologist, PhD, MPH

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Addiction

Expertise

Acculturative Stress
Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Bisexual
Career Counseling
Codependency
Coping Skills
Dual Diagnosis
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Medication Management
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans
Women's Issues

I work with clients who struggle with anxiety and/or depression and have intersectional identity issues relevant to their functioning. Initial sessions include deep processing of psychological issues and a plan to address them. As therapy progresses, clients will learn skills that help them respond better to stressors, reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms with strategies to sustain improvements.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 725-4573

Norval J. Hickman III

Psychologist, PhD, MPH

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 725-4573

Norval J. Hickman III

Psychologist, PhD, MPH

5 Endorsements

Rebecca M Crabb

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Norval Hickman has been a friend and colleague for over 10 years. He is a skilled, patient listener who easily makes others feel understood and has exceptional skills in motivating people to realize the changes they want to see in their lives. On a per...

Lindsey B Hopkins

Psychologist, PhD

Taisha L. Caldwell-Harvey

Psychologist, PsyD, MEd

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Hispanic and Latino

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Hypnotherapy
Integrative
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Person-Centered

I use an integrated therapeutic approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT-Acceptance & Committment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-focused Therapies. We'll look into how your thoughts, relationships, and experiences shape (and are shaped by) behavioral patterns over the lifespan, while focusing where behavioral activation and avoidance reversal are needed.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 725-4573

Norval J. Hickman III

Psychologist, PhD, MPH

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 725-4573

Norval J. Hickman III

Psychologist, PhD, MPH

Location

Primary Location

Wellness Within Psychotherapy & Consulting

175 E. Prospect Ave #210

Suite A (2nd floor)

Danville, CA 94526

(510) 725-4573

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Neighborhoods

I'm currently placing potential new clients on a waitlist. My practice is full at this time. I offer in-person and tele-therapy sessions.

Call for a free consultation now - (510) 725-4573

Norval J. Hickman III

Psychologist, PhD, MPH

I'm currently placing potential new clients on a waitlist. My practice is full at this time. I offer in-person and tele-therapy sessions.

Call for a free consultation now - (510) 725-4573

Norval J. Hickman III

Psychologist, PhD, MPH