Cofounder, The Attached Counseling Collective
Victoria Marie Hicks
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor
Finding the right therapist can be nerve-wracking, but it doesn’t have to be.
When you walk into my office, you’ll find a warm and friendly welcome.
A place that’s refreshing, inviting.
A place where you can just “be you.”
And a therapist who doesn’t pretend but seeks truly to understand – without judgment.
Honesty is key.
If you’re struggling with the therapy process or confused, I’ll create a safe, open, judgment-free space to discuss these elements – so you feel genuinely comfortable going to those places.
Our goal will be to get to the bottom of your pain – to look deep into the places that are hard to go alone.
We’ll go together, so you’ll always have someone on your side.
Even the toughest times won’t be impossible – with help.
I’ll help you achieve something positive, something real.
We’re not interested in a quick fix – but finding true lasting change.
We want relief and healing that is permanent.
Addressing the trauma might mean walking through the pain, together.
You’ll have a guide as you focus on the cycle in your life and find areas you get stuck.
AREAS OF FOCUS
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Relationship Issues
Addressing attachment trauma, singleness, boundaries, communication and family of origin issues.
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Couples Counseling
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Trauma Counseling
Trauma with EMDR, complex trauma, betrayal trauma -
Anxiety Counseling
Anxiety around relationships, mom guilt, social anxiety, feeling not good enough, perfectionism -
Missionaries, Ministry workers, Spiritual Identity, Faith Questioning
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Certifications
Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (EFCT)
Certified Emotionally Focused Individual Therapist (EFIT)
EMDR Certified Therapist
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS)
National Certified Counselor -
Training
Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) Trained Part 1
Trained in betrayal trauma through the Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATS.org)
Prepare Enrich Facilitator for Premarital Couples
2+ Years of experience on Inpatient Hospital Level -
Therapy Modalities
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Attachment Theory
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)
Interpersonal theory
Together, we’ll explore, to help you get unstuck.
First and foremost Victoria focuses on collaborating with her client. We will spend time figuring out where you get stuck and help you get unstuck, whether that is as a couple or individual. Working together to get to the root of the problem is a big part of our work so we can find the true healing that you are seeking.
MY OFFICE
When We Work Together
My office is often a peaceful place where others can come to be who they truly are. I hope to bring honesty and authenticity to each session as our humanness is so vital to the process of therapy. Laughter is often a staple of our time together. My goal is that you are comfortable physically and emotionally as we dive deep together.
When I'm Not Working
Therapist are everyday people, too!
You’ll learn that as we work together.
Outside therapy, I spend time with my husband and little dog, Nova.
I love to watch a good movie, go camping and hiking, or travel to my home state of California.