Caroline Hicks (They/them - all)

PhD
Accepting Clients

Hello! Please, call me C. I'm a queer psychologist who has found my passion in providing LGBTQIA+ competent care in therapy.

Psychologist in District of Columbia

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

You deserve a space where your whole self is welcomed - your queerness, your questions, your uncertainty, your joy, your grief, and everything in between. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling disconnected, exhausted by expectations, or uncertain about who they are becoming. Whether you’re exploring your gender or sexual identity, moving through transition or trying to unlearn patterns that no longer serve you, you don’t have to navigate that alone.

My Background and Approach

I have a PhD in counseling psychology. I strive to provide counseling that integrates concepts from interpersonal, cognitive behavioral, relational cultural, and multicultural theories. My approach is warm, collaborative, queer-affirming, and rooted in liberation and authenticity. I view therapy as a space to slow down, listen inward, and imagine new ways of living that honor your identity and your autonomy. Together, we explore what it means to live authentically in systems that often misunderstand or invalidate queer and trans experiences. I work from a trauma-informed, identity-centered, and empowerment-based lens. I have extensive experience with LGBTQ+, transgender, nonbinary, gender-expansive, and questioning individuals, as well also adults, college/graduate students, and those navigating major life transitions, anxiety, burnout, and general identity development. I tailor our work to your lived experience and the intersecting identities, cultures, and stories that shape you.

Why I am a Good Fit for You

Therapy with me isn’t about fixing who you are. It’s about reconnecting with yourself, reclaiming your voice, and building a life that feels aligned with your truth. I believe healing happens in relationships, through compassion, curiosity, and the freedom to show up exactly as you are. I offer a free 20-minute consultation so you can get a sense of what working together feels like. All sessions are provided via secure telehealth. I currently see clients in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and all 40+ states covered under PSYPact. If you’re seeking an affirming space to explore your identity, navigate change, or move toward a more grounded and authentic life, I’m here.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Other Techniques
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Gender Identity Therapy Systemic Oppression Therapy
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Learning Disorders
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Suicidal Thoughts

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200 - 225/session

Reach out to Caroline