Kalli Hicks

My Story

You’re searching for a therapist who truly sees your child or teen—their struggles, strengths, and unique spark they bring to the world. You know how to support them, but may be hitting some bumps along the way. That is where I come in. I meet you and your child or teen, right in the middle of it all. Maybe they’re shutting down when emotions feel too big, acting out in ways that don’t match their “normal” self, struggling with life’s transitions, or starting habits you are unsure how to face. I partner with your family to utilize your parenting expertise with my clinical experience to support your child as they grow into wellness.

Whether it’s grappling with grief, anxiety, identity, or just feeling stuck - I create a brave, judgment-free space for them to explore these complexities our lives bring. My background as an arts educator & rural Appalachian taught me the power of resilience, authenticity, and community, informing my collaborative and inclusive approach to therapy.

We will honor your child or teens story, unique pace, and growing strengths, while supporting you as their caregiver in collaboration throughout treatment. In session, I invite clients to use creative and expressive arts, client-led play, and other experiential skills related to somatic experiencing to empower expression, regardless of developmental age.

These experiential methods are often paired with skills and concepts from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), child-centered play therapy (CCPT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and community resilience models (CRM). All of this is informed by a systemic lens and by my ongoing work to combat learned, socialized, or systemically allowed biases in my life, and to empower clients to be their full, authentic selves and thrive despite limiting meta-narratives and policies.

Let’s create a space where your child can rediscover their confidence, rebuild connection, and move forward in strength. Reach out to schedule your FREE consultation call, their next chapter starts today!

I specialize in:

• Neurodivergence: highlighting your child’s unique strengths while navigating mental health challenges

• Creative & Expressive Arts: using art, writing, and movement to process emotions & experiences

• Emotion Regulation & Mood Management: building relationships to our inner systems to return to regulation more easily

• Play Therapy: contained autonomy for your child to navigate the complex issues in their language, play.

• Family Transitions: interventions for your child to navigate changes in relationship or family structure

• Trauma Care: informed care to support your child as they navigate life’s hardest moments