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Paige Hickey, MSW, PLMHP, PCMSW
My Background
Hello! My name is Paige Hickey and I am the founder and sole therapist at Shared Strength Counseling. I received my Master of Social Work from the University of Nebraska Omaha and hold my Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) and Provisionally Certified Master Social Worker (PCMSW) licenses in Nebraska.
Before opening Shared Strength Counseling, I spent years working within the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services child welfare system, including time as a supervisor and time specializing in human trafficking — a role that deepened my understanding of trauma, exploitation, and the systems that are meant to protect vulnerable people.
My Approach
My work is rooted in attachment theory — the idea that our earliest relationships shape how we connect with others throughout our lives. I work with individuals, couples, and families to understand the patterns that keep showing up, trace them to their roots, and build something different.
I am trained in trauma-informed, person-centered, and attachment-based approaches, and I tailor every treatment plan to the specific person or family sitting across from me. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all model. Your story is your own and your therapy should reflect that.
What It Is Like to Work With Me
I bring an analytical mind and a genuine love for people into every session. I take an active role in therapy to ensure you walk away with something real. A new perspective. A skill to try. A next step that actually feels doable.
I do not want therapy with me to feel like venting into a void where nothing ever changes. I want it to feel like something is actually shifting — because you deserve more than just being heard. You deserve to feel equipped.
I am direct, I am warm, and I will always be honest with you.
Outside the Office
When I am not in session, you can find me traveling, cooking and baking, playing board games, golfing, tending to my extensive houseplant collection, or spoiling my three pets. I also enjoy the creative aspect of Instagram Reels so you can find me there also!
I think it matters that you know your therapist is a real person with a real life — and I bring all of that humanness into the room with me.
Credentials
- Master of Social Work — University of Nebraska Omaha
- Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) — License #14896
- Provisionally Certified Master Social Worker (PCMSW) — License #8365
- In-Network: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska | Molina Medicaid