Stephanie Hicks, LPC-MHSP (T)

You can spend years showing up for everyone else, doing what is expected of you, and trying to get everything right, only to find yourself wondering… “Where did I go”?

Maybe you’ve learned to put everyone else’s needs first, struggle to trust yourself, or feel like you’re constantly trying to prove that you’re enough. Maybe relationships have left you questioning your worth, or your relationship with faith has become more complicated than you ever expected.

Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to have it all figured out before we begin. Therapy is a space to slow down, get curious about your experiences, and begin understanding the patterns that have shaped how you see yourself and relate to others. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more connected to yourself, build relationships that feel healthier and safer, and create a life that reflects who you are, not just who you’ve been told to be.

You Don’t have to Keep Losing Yourself to Keep the Peace

My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and collaborative. I believe our experiences, relationships, and environments shape how we learn to navigate the world, sometimes in ways that no longer serve us. What once helped you feel accepted, protected, or connected may now leave you feeling anxious, disconnected, or unsure of who you are.

I’m particularly passionate about working with women who are navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, identity concerns, and relational challenges. I also have a special interest in supporting individuals who have experienced church hurt, religious trauma, or spiritual abuse, especially when those experiences have affected their sense of self, their relationships, or their relationship with faith.

Here’s what working with me looks like:

• We Get Curious About Your Patterns: Instead of judging yourself for the ways you respond to difficult situations, we’ll explore where those patterns came from and what they may be communicating. Together, we’ll identify what you’ve learned to do to feel safe, accepted, or loved, and whether those strategies are still serving you.
• We Work on Rebuilding Trust in Yourself: When you’ve spent years people-pleasing, second-guessing your decisions, or prioritizing everyone else’s comfort, it can be difficult to know what you actually want or need. We’ll work on recognizing your emotions, understanding your needs, strengthening your boundaries, and learning to trust your own voice again.
• We Make Room for Your Whole Story: Your experiences deserve to be understood in context. Whether you’re processing painful relationships, navigating a major life transition, or untangling complicated feelings about faith, you don’t have to minimize your experiences to make other people comfortable. Therapy is a space where we can explore the difficult parts of your story with honesty, compassion, and curiosity.
• We Build Healthier Ways of Connecting: Our early experiences and significant relationships can influence how we approach closeness, conflict, trust, and vulnerability. We’ll explore how these patterns show up in your relationships and work toward building connections that allow you to feel safe, respected, and understood without losing yourself in the process.

Let’s Start With You

You don’t have to wait until you’re completely overwhelmed to prioritize yourself. You don’t have to have the right words for what you’re feeling, know exactly what needs to change, or have your next steps figured out before walking into therapy.

Maybe you’re ready to work through old wounds. Maybe you’re learning how to set boundaries without feeling guilty. Maybe you’re questioning things you once believed or trying to figure out who you are outside of everyone else’s expectations.

Wherever you are in your journey, you deserve a space where your experiences are taken seriously, your voice matters, and you can explore what healing looks like on your terms.

At As You Are Therapy, you don’t have to perform, have all the answers, or become someone else to be worthy of care.

You can come as you are. Let’s figure out what comes next, together.

Reach out today and take the first step toward creating a healthier relationship with yourself and the life you’re building.

Call today for your free consultation. Let’s talk about how I can help: (615) 437-7191.