MEET CAROLINE
Pronouns: he/she/they
Personally Speaking
"“Quarterlife comes with pressure to get it right the first time. It is a joy to collaborate with clients to break free from the pressure of perfection, and test out new ways of embracing life.”Quarterlife is marked with heavy decisions. Making choices in order to live authentically is difficult in this world of conflicting norms and expectations. Caroline views therapy as a compassionate space to explore your experience, and experiment with what it means to live authentically.
Having worked in university counseling center settings, Caroline has extensive history working with quarterlifers who are navigating life transitions. Their areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, sexual orientation and gender identity development, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and academic concerns. Social justice and multiculturalism are at the core of their approach. In addition to working with clients, Caroline enjoys camping, hiking with their dog, watching psychological thrillers, and traveling.
Trained in the Gender Affirmative and Supportive Surgery Evaluation Tool (ASSET). This entails evaluating and writing letters for transgender clients who desire to undergo gender affirming surgical procedures. Utilizing the Gender ASSET, Dr. Hicks is able to assist with practical preparedness of surgery and recovery. This follows the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) set forth Standards of Care 7th Ed.
Education:
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Northern Colorado
BS in Psychology, South Dakota State University
Licenses:
- PSYPACT
Washington, D.C. – Licensed Psychologist
Virginia – Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Languages:
English
