Hello! My name is Grace Hicks. I received my MA in Professional Counseling from Northwestern University. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and strengths-based with a psychodynamic foundation. In other words, I do my very best to create a safe, comfortable, and personalized space to experience your emotions, gain personal insight (ie exploring history, relationship patterns, defense mechanisms, etc), and learn how to effectively cope with life’s major and minor challenges. My approach is also trauma-informed, allowing for a secure environment to navigate traumas of all shapes and sizes.
So many of us experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, overwhelm, grief, lack of direction, lack of fulfillment, the list goes on. Due to our individuality, these troubling emotions can manifest in many ways - interpersonal conflict, racing thoughts hindering productivity, catastrophic thinking, guilt, low self-esteem, work pressure, social anxiety, trauma responses, etc. At With Grace Counseling, I strive to help individuals and couples navigate these uncomfortable waters.