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Susan E. Hickman, Ph.D., Psy.D.
Welcome and thank you for visiting my website! This site serves as a “touchstone” for the many different services and projects in which I am involved. You are welcome to browse through the site and click through to the resources that best fit your needs and interests. If you have additional questions, do not hesitate to contact me or my staff.
As a psychologist, I am committed to helping individuals achieve their highest level of mental and emotional wellness. Given that there is no adequate substitute for one-on-one, in-person therapy, some people need and greatly benefit from professional clinical services such as seeing a psychologist or counselor. However, there are also many folks who can greatly benefit from written or recorded materials that provide a little guidance or “nudging” in the right direction to help them make positive changes in their lives.
To this end, in addition to providing traditional clinical services, it is also my goal to provide high quality psychological articles and materials that will serve as a blueprint to help people break through problematic areas, remove emotional or mental blocks, kick unhealthy habits, and acquire new coping and life skills…all to recapture a lifestyle that is both satisfying and productive. These resources will be available through blogposts, printed publications (through Mind Matters Publications), and psychology guides, online courses and other digital products through inPsychlopedia, an upcoming membership site.
So please…comment and share. Let me know what additional resources you need or would like to access that would help to put you on the path to greater emotional and mental wellness.
I Want to Serve You!
Would you like free articles, videos or blog posts on a topic of interest to you? Simply join my mailing list (see V.I.P list in the right hand column) and then send me an email requesting information on a specific topic. Please be specific so that I can send you what you need. I will also send you announcements of new educational articles or posts that may be of particular interest to you. Thank you for your interest and support!
Clinical Services
My clinical specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma/post-traumatic stress, dissociative disorders, eating disorders (specializing in binge eating/compulsive overeating), and family relationship conflicts (family, parent-child). I am also particularly interested in the application of brain science to increase the effectiveness of therapeutic intervention beyond what talk-therapy has historically accomplished. To this end, I use or coordinate with other practitioners in the application of EMDR, Rapid Trauma Resolution, Therapeutic Guided Imagery, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Biofeedback, Mindfulness, Meditation as needed to maximize clinical results. With coaching clients, In use a hybrid clinical/coaching strength-based model, called Transformational Life Coaching (T.L.C.) to focus on goal clarification and achievement.
Coaching Services (T.L.C.)
If I am passionate about anything, I am passionate about forward motion. As an entrepreneur and dedicated businesswoman, I am invested in helping a variety of individuals to create their dreams and craft a life worth living…one that exudes energy, excitement, and contentment in the experience of success. Many people have good intentions and even great ideas, but few search out the knowledge or gather the support to bring their dreams to life. Whether your ideas or goals are only partially formed or all grown up — it is never too late to take that next step. Do you have an idea tucked away in a secret corner, begging for attention? Are you ready to take that next step but keep striking hidden roadblocks? Then now is the time to move forward, create your dreams and live life loud!
Serenity Center
Serenity Center is a skills-based, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that provides a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment for individuals suffering from overwhelming and life-interrupting conditions such as mood disorders, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, chronic pain, adjustment disorders, somatic disorders, dissociative disorders and select eating disorders that are secondary to other diagnoses. For more information, see additional program description on this site – Serenity Center information, download our brochure or visit our website at SerenityCenterUSA.com.
Psych Assess
Psych Assess is a nationally growing organization designed to meet all of your assessment needs from infancy through the senior years. We work with professionals in each local region to provide high-quality assessments. For a complete description of our services, see additional program description on this site, Psych Assess information or visit our website at PsychAssessTN.com.
- Cognitive Ability / IQ
- Academic Achievement / Learning Disabilities
- Attention Deficits (ADD/ADHD) / Dyslexia
- Academic Tutoring (coming soon)
- Emotional / Conduct Disorders
- Clinical / Psychopathology / Personality Assessment
- Eating Disorder Assessment
- Parental Fitness Evaluations (coming soon)
- Developmental Disorders / Autism / Asperger’s
- Neuropsychological Testing / Traumatic Brain Injury
- Memory / Cognitive Impairments
- Forensic Assessments
- Psychosexual Assessments
- Career / Vocational Interest Assessment
- Pre-Employment Assessments
- Personnel Assessments / Executive Coaching
- Pre-Marital / Marital / Relationship Assessment and Counseling
- Drug & Alcohol Evaluations
Custom assessments are also available upon request. Contact us today for more information or to schedule your initial appointment. We are committed to providing real assessments and real solutions…every time. For more information, visit our website: Psych Assess.
Speaking Engagements
Dr. Hickman is available as a speaker for civic groups, parenting organizations, psychological venues, seminars and conferences. She also enjoys speaking at women’s conferences and retreats. For more information or for booking, contact Dr. Hickman at (423) 800-0483 or email her directly at DrSusanHickman@gmail.com.
Susan Hickman’s Blog
To access my blog, please visit: MindoftheMatter.com
Office Location
Anita Crittenden, Executive Assistant
3097 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408
Phone: (423) 800-0483
Fax: (423) 521-8088
New office location as of June 1, 2013:
3146 Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN 37408
Appointments
Telephone: Anita Crittenden (423) 800-0483
Email: anita.psychassesstn@gmail.com
