Xaria Hicks

Xaria Hicks offers comprehensive and collaborative support to individuals across the lifespan through an integrative therapeutic approach. She provides online and in-person therapy for children, teens, adults, and families in Dallas and Oak Cliff. Her work blends inclusive play therapy, expressive techniques such as mindfulness, art, and sand tray, somatic practices, existential dialogue, and psychoeducation to facilitate meaningful change.

For children and adolescents, Xaria primarily utilizes a child-centered play therapy approach, where play becomes the natural language for expression. Within the safety and creativity of the playroom, toys serve as the “words” through which children process and communicate their inner experiences. She also facilitates child-parent relationship therapy to strengthen familial bonds and reduce relational distress.

For adults, Xaria offers a therapeutic space that feels both nurturing and transformative.

Whether helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, grief, relationships, identity development, life transitions, or holistic wellness goals, she collaborates with them to uncover insight, build resilience, and reconnect with their most authentic selves.

Originally from Dallas, Texas, Xaria recently earned a Master of Science in Health Psychology from University College London (UCL) in London, United Kingdom. She also holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Texas (UNT), where she specialized in play therapy, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Behavior Analysis, also from UNT.

Grounded in the belief that self-actualization is shaped by one’s basic, psychological, and developmental needs, Xaria is dedicated to a holistic and inclusive approach to mental healthcare. Her practice centers on authenticity, trust, and individualized support that evolves with each client’s needs and stage of life.

When she’s not in session, Xaria can be found traveling abroad, working on creative art projects, gaming, trying new restaurants, or recharging with a hot pilates class.

You can also find Xaria’s profile on Psychology Today!