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Taking my son to Ms. Brenna was life changing. My 4 year old son was genetically pre-disposed to anger and behavioral issues and was being removed from school after school.... read more You could tell his own confidence was deteriorating. Working with Ms. Brenna, we were able to help him restore his confidence and re-wire him to understand the right and wrong. As parents we learned how he operated and how to control behavior through choices, which she taught us. The hardest part was understanding this is not a quick fix but seeing his progression has been amazing and so well worth it. Ms. Brenna has done wonders with my baby and it’s hard to even think where he would be if I didn’t take him to her. He is still progressing so well in school they are now talking about taking him off his behavior plan.

I was at wits end - legitimately about to pull my hair out - because I could not figure out how to help my little man out.. he is 4... read more and was struggling at daycare with his teachers and friends, my husband and I could handle him at home and he seemed to be calmer at home versus at daycare. He was aggressive, overbearing, and obnoxious.. he was getting written up about 4 to 5 times a week and just didn’t look or act like himself anymore, almost as if he felt like he couldn’t do anything right and once the school mentioned meds I knew I owed it to my baby to do something because he didn’t deserve this.. went to google and found Ms Brenna.. she is absolutely wonderful and I am forever greatful for her.. my little man would just play for an hour with her and genuinely looked forward to it and had no idea she was helping him.. it’s been about 12 weeks and he’s maybe gotten written up twice.. HUMONGOUS strides from where we were. Thanks to her I feel like my little man finally has the tools to cope with our society and be successful in life. Don’t give up - there’s hope - thank you Ms Brenna for everything you’ve done. You have forever impacted our lives ❤️.

My son saw Brenna in her office once a week for several month. During this time we saw great improvement in our son's behavior, however we really wanted to... read more learn how to better communicate with him at home. We decided to take the home courses for 10 weeks. The techniques that are learned in the program are invaluable and so effective. Word of advice, stick to it and be consistent. We are working in reviewing all the material again to ensure we stay on track. Thank you Brenna for all you've done for our family.

Dr. Brenna has been amazing with my son! Sebastian experienced trauma and was in a vulnerable place, and Dr. Brenna made him instantly comfortable with her. They continued to bond... read more throughout the process, which was critical for him to move through the steps of play therapy. Dr. Brenna is kind, compassionate, and is a skilled psychologist. She kept me updated on my son's progress, helped Sebastian heal, and he was able to overcome the events that he experienced. Sebastian is stronger and better prepared for his future thanks to Dr. Brenna, and I am immensely thankful for her! Sebastian has already asked to see her again even though he doesn't need services anymore. <3

This is going to be my favorite review by far! Brenna Hicks has a way with children. We brought our daughter to her as a shot in the dark,... read more not knowing what play therapy was, and little to no faith that anyone could help her be better. Brenna sat is down and let us explain what we were trying to fix per say about our daughter. She asked questions and gave us insight into what play therapy was and how she mainly just let's the kids be kids and they blossom in front of her in way parents don't see or understand. After the first few weeks our daughter was changing and it was not happening in ways we even realized. She was better behaved and it wasnt until we took a step back and went back over our concerns that we were in awe over the changes. Brenna helped teach our daughter how to explain the feelings inside her. That was by far the best time/money ever spent. My 8 year old is thriving now in school at home and with her brothers and sister. She even tested out in school and is considered "gifted". Without Mrs. Brenna Hicks I dont know what I would of done for my sanity as a parent. Highly highly recommend The kid Counselor!

Dr. Hicks is wonderful with my son, and with me. She has brought a new dynamic to our home that is working and is based out of mutual respect,... read more love, and guidance. Our kids have a lot going on, things have changed and it's not simple anymore. They have more to process and for some it's very difficult to do without learning how to regulate themselves. My son has learned self regulation, do we still have days that are hard? Of course we do, but there are FAR fewer days when he doesn't catch himself. It's amazing the work he's done with Dr. Hicks, and I promise you will love her too.

Brenna is amazing! We first met with her to discuss our concerns with our daughter. She listened intently , and then gave us feedback that was really helpful from the... read more get go. Over time , she met with our daughter and they developed a great relationship. Our daughter looked forward to meeting with her and always came back with positive things to say. We noticed a change in her mood and behavior almost immediately after meeting with Brenna for the first few times. Brenna is professional and is easy to communicate with. She really cares about the kids she works with as well as the parents. We are so so glad we found her. It has changed things for our family in the best way!

Dr. Hicks was incredible in helping our son and us with play therapy. We were unsure if some of our 5 year old son's expressed feelings had a physical or... read more emotional source and having exhausted all the standard medical options with no clear diagnosis, we were fortunate to find The Kid Counselor Center. After our first meeting with Dr. Hicks, we knew we were in the right place and in good hands as she understood what we were dealing with and offered hope for a way out of our uncertainty and concern. Over time, our son's expressions of physical discomfort began to dissipate and now having completed the work in play therapy have nearly completely disappeared. We feel confident that Dr. Hicks was able to teach him tools that allow him to express his emotional feelings and that he will continue to progress with these life skills. As parents, we are no longer wracked with anxiety as he just doesn't seem to be suffering any more like he once was. Dr. Hicks is a skilled professional who has extensive knowledge in the area of children's emotions and psychology. She showed us that she has genuine and heartfelt care and love for our child and truly wanted to help. She demonstrated empathy and understanding and always made herself accessible any time we wanted to talk or sort through something. We highly recommend Dr. Hicks and The Kid Counselor to any parent who sees their child struggling. She was an answer to our prayers. 5 Stars!!!

Brenna is amazing! She is so gentle and loving but knows exactly how to get your child’s attention. My daughter is in love with Brenna and was so sad when... read more her sessions were over. I cannot possibly recommend her enough. She helped my child tremendously during my divorce and helped me to see her behavioral issues as a reaction to her emotions and how to help her express those in healthier ways. I’m so grateful my daughter had her during this difficult time

Dr. Hicks was instrumental in helping our six year old son. When we began therapy, he was plagued by anxiety and compulsive actions. As time progressed through treatment he began... read more to develop the tools needed to work through his issues. Dr. Hicks was thorough with us and kept us engaged throughout his treatment. Our little boy is now finished with therapy and is happy as ever. It touches our heart to see him flourish and I know for a fact we could not have done it without Dr. Hicks! We are beyond thankful!

Within 3 or 4 visits to Brenna, my husband and I began to see noticeable changes in our daughter’s behavior. Looking back over the months her behavior is like night... read more and day. I would recommend Brenna to anyone whose child is exhibiting behavioral concerns. We knew nothing about play therapy going into it and I am so happy it was recommended to us by a friend and we decided to explore it. We were skeptical to say the least but it has been nothing short of amazing! Brenna also always took whatever time my husband and I needed to discuss sessions and any questions that we threw at her outside of our normal appointments. She really cares about our daughter and it showed. Our daughter asks regularly still “if she can go to visit Ms. Brenna.” We are SO grateful to her and appreciate her services!

Definitely worth the time to help your child grow. Don’t expect to see results right away, but over time the play therapy does help you better understand how your child... read more processes information and he/she will learn how to better understand themselves. Brenna will take the time to explain your child’s behaviors and help you identify triggers and strategies to help you and your child learn to control behaviors. My daughter struggled with self control, anxiety, and confidence prior to her visits. Today she still has some moments, but she is better equipped to handle those situations with better self regulation. She is more confident and out going in public and has less “meltdowns”. Just keep in mind you as the parent are part of the equation too and Brenna definitely helped my wife and I understand that, and now we are all able to work together.