Conflict resolution and relationship support in Franklin and Spring Hill.
Todd Hickman, LCSW, has spent over 35 years helping people move past conflict and find healthy, collaborative ways to improve their everyday relationships.
Conflict Resolution
Finding common ground when things get tough
Disagreements are a natural part of life, but they often feel overwhelming or exhausting. My approach to conflict resolution helps you move away from quick, reactive arguments and toward steady, collaborative solutions built on mutual respect.
How you handle tension
We look closely at how you naturally handle tension, whether you tend to avoid the conversation, give in too easily, or try to take total control. When you recognize these habits, you gain the self-awareness needed to change how you interact and reach better outcomes with the people in your life.
Over Thirty Five years of experience
I have spent over 35 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker helping people resolve deep-seated personal and professional challenges. Together, we will uncover the behavior patterns that are holding you back and work toward building more fulfilling, peaceful relationships.
Finding common ground
Our sessions focus on practical ways to move past anger or avoidance and get to real solutions. You will learn how to talk through disagreements with direction and purpose, ensuring that your conversations actually build connections instead of creating more distance.
A Better Way to Handle Conflict
Turn difficult conversations into a way forward.
Conflict resolution is about more than just ending a fight; it is about understanding why you react the way you do. By identifying your natural response to tension, you can start building healthier, more collaborative relationships in every part of your life.
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Understanding Your Patterns
We will work together to see how you naturally handle stress—whether you tend to avoid it, give in, or get defensive—so you can understand the 'why' behind your reactions.
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Gaining Real Perspective
Therapy provides the space to look at the long-standing habits and beliefs that might be keeping you from communicating clearly and effectively.
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Collaborative Solutions
Instead of settling for compromises where everyone loses a little, we focus on true collaboration to find solutions that actually respect the needs of everyone involved.
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Practical Tools
I provide real-world strategies to help you calm heated moments and navigate workplace or family tension with more confidence and direction.

Turn Conflict into Genuine Cooperation
Gain the insight you need to handle disagreements with direction and respect.
With over 35 years of clinical experience, I help you understand your behavior patterns so you can move away from old habits like avoidance or aggression and toward solutions that actually work. We will identify the root causes of tension and develop practical communication tools in a supportive environment. My goal is to help you build healthier, more resilient relationships in every area of your life.
Our Location
Todd Hickman, LCSW
Todd Hickman, LCSW
377 Riverside Dr. Ste. 302, Franklin, TN
(901) 870-4891
Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
By Appointment Only
Saturday - Sunday
Closed
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