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Michelle Hicks M.S., BCC, MBA, Ph.D.(c), LPCC Fort Collins, Colorado Counselor

Your circumstances shape you. They do not define you.

Michelle Hicks, M.S., MBA, LPCC, is a Fort Collins counselor who works with adults and couples on anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, career and workplace stress, and life transitions.

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Michelle Hicks M.S., BCC, MBA, Ph.D.(c), LPCC Fort Collins, Colorado Counselor

Your circumstances shape you. They do not define you.

Michelle Hicks, M.S., MBA, LPCC, is a Fort Collins counselor who works with adults and couples on anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, career and workplace stress, and life transitions.

Quick Facts

Office: Fort Collins, Colorado (Harmony office, 2809 East Harmony Road, Suite 330)
Counselor status: Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) in Colorado; Ph.D. candidate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Session formats: In person in Fort Collins and online for Colorado residents
Populations served: Adults, individuals and couples
Primary specialties: Anxiety, depression, grief and loss, couples and marriage counseling, career and workplace stress, women's issues, life transitions, older adults
Therapeutic approach: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, trauma-focused therapy, biofeedback
Languages: English

About Michelle Hicks

Life does not always go as planned. Relationships get complicated, careers take unexpected turns, and sometimes everything feels like too much at once, which makes it hard to know what to do next. Michelle Hicks believes life's circumstances shape our experiences, but they do not define who we are. She welcomes clients as they are, knowing that life comes with challenges, uncertainty, laughter, and everything in between.

Her counseling style is warm, authentic, and direct. She works to create a comfortable room where clients can be themselves, feel heard, and be accepted. Through genuine connection, understanding, and a healthy sense of humor, she helps clients recognize the patterns that keep repeating, look at their situation from a new angle, and find room for healing and growth.

Michelle is a Ph.D. candidate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and holds a Master of Science in Counseling and a Master of Business Administration, along with certifications in executive and life coaching. She brings more than twenty years of experience in organizational leadership, coaching, and individual development to her counseling work. Her business career took her around the world, working with people across many cultures, professions, and levels of leadership. She has had her own twists and turns along the way, and that gives her a personal understanding of the challenges, and the chances to grow, that come with change.

That background makes Michelle a strong fit for professionals dealing with career changes, workplace stress, or burnout, and for adults in the middle of a big life change: caring for aging parents, an empty nest, mid-life, a move, or retirement. She also works with couples on every stage of a relationship, from premarital counseling to affair recovery and divorce. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) in Colorado.

Specialties and Concerns

Individual counseling

Marriage and couples counseling

Life transitions and growth

Who she works with

FAQs

What does Michelle help with most often?

Michelle's core work is anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, couples and marriage counseling, career and workplace stress, women's issues, and life transitions. She works with adults individually and with couples.

Can Michelle help with career or workplace stress?

Yes. Michelle brings more than twenty years of organizational leadership and coaching experience to her counseling work, and she is a Ph.D. candidate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with an MBA and certifications in executive and life coaching. She works with clients on burnout, workplace conflict, career transitions, and the stress of leading or being led.

Does Michelle work with couples?

Yes. Michelle works with couples on the full range of relationship concerns: premarital counseling, communication and conflict, boundaries, infidelity and affair recovery, intimacy, and divorce recovery.

Does Michelle offer Christian counseling?

Yes. Michelle offers Christian counseling for clients who want their faith to be part of the work. Clients of any faith background, or none, are welcome to work with her.

Does Michelle see teens or families?

Michelle focuses on adults and couples. For teens, children, or family counseling, the Foundations team matches clients with a counselor who specializes in child and teen counseling or family counseling.

Where does Michelle see clients, and are online sessions available?

Michelle sees clients in person at the Foundations Counseling Harmony office at 2809 East Harmony Road, Suite 330, in Fort Collins. Online sessions are available for clients anywhere in Colorado.

How do I start working with Michelle?

Call 970.227.2770 or book online and mention that you are interested in working with Michelle. The Foundations team will ask a few questions about what you are looking for and match you with the counselor who fits best. Your first meeting with that counselor is a free consultation, so you can get a feel for the fit before regular sessions begin. If the fit is not right, the Counselor Match Guarantee means the team will match you with someone else.

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Education

Ph.D. candidate, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Master of Science, Counseling
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Certifications in executive and life coaching

Populations Served

Adults, Male & Female, Individuals and Couples

Therapies

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Anger Management
Biofeedback
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Court-Ordered Therapy
Crisis Counseling
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotional Regulation
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Performance Psychology
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Office Address

2809 East Harmony Road, Suite 330
Fort Collins, CO 80528
970.227.2770

Office Details

Michelle's Specialties

Anxiety Therapy

Anxiety therapy helps people who feel caught in constant worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, health anxiety or racing thoughts that make everyday life harder. In one on one sessions at our Fort Collins, Loveland and Windsor offices or online anywhere in Colorado, Foundations counselors use approaches such as CBT, exposure work, ACT and mindfulness to help you understand your anxiety, calm your body, challenge anxious thinking and gradually return to the people, places and activities that fear has taken from you.
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Depression Therapy & Counseling

Depression counseling at Foundations Counseling helps you find your way back when low mood, seasonal depression, or high functioning depression has drained the color from daily life. It supports adults and teens who feel flat, exhausted, withdrawn, or stuck going through the motions. Counselors use approaches like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness in one on one sessions at our Fort Collins, Loveland, and Windsor offices, or online anywhere in Colorado. Clients rebuild energy, reconnect with the people and routines they care about, and feel like themselves again.
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Career Coaching

Career counseling and coaching at Foundations Counseling helps you make clear decisions about your working life, from changing careers or recovering from a layoff to finding work that fits your values. It supports professionals, new graduates, parents returning to work, and anyone worn down by burnout or chronic work stress. Counselors use approaches like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness in one on one sessions at our Fort Collins, Loveland, and Windsor offices, or online anywhere in Colorado. Clients leave with a clearer direction, calmer work anxiety, and a practical plan for what comes next.
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Women's Counseling

Women's counseling addresses women's emotional and mental health needs across various life stages. Our counselors help women handle role pressures, mental wellness, and personal development challenges. Therapy sessions are customized to tackle issues like depression, anxiety, and stress, offering a safe space for women to explore their feelings, build resilience, and empower them to lead fulfilling lives.
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Emotional Regulation

Emotional regulation therapy helps people whose feelings come on fast and strong, whether that shows up as anger, tears, shutting down, panic or saying things they regret. In one on one sessions at our Fort Collins, Loveland and Windsor offices or online anywhere in Colorado, Foundations counselors teach practical DBT and CBT based skills to notice emotions early, ride them out without acting on them, and respond in ways that protect your relationships, work and self respect, for teens and adults alike.
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Life Coaching

Life coaching empowers you to clarify your goals, identify your values, and pursue meaningful success in personal and professional areas. Our coaches provide structured support to help you navigate life transitions and build confidence, fostering a proactive approach to challenges. This personalized coaching experience aligns your actions with your deepest aspirations, enabling sustained personal growth and achievement.
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Testimonials

Excellent care given to their clients with great respect for everyone's privacy and a passion for helping families.

Caitlin M

I enjoyed working with two of the counselors at Foundations. Both listened to me and helped me to begin to see patterns that I hadn't before.

Kristie

I received compassionate, competent help. Every session was helpful and productive. The therapist was a perfect match for me and was always accessible and truly cared about my welfare.

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Gene C

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Chloe

Quick appointment availability. Great counselor and opportunity to change to another if conflicts arose.

Heather H

Very kind, knowledgeable, and helpful counselor. Highly recommended.

Phillip J

Foundations has wonderful counselors that are very normal down to earth people. Pleasantly surprised by my experience.

Bradley M

My wife and I would recommend foundations counseling. Balancing the psychology and Christian approach to challenging subjects in our marriage was a huge blessing. Thank you!

Charles S

Awesome counseling company that is also easy to work with. Mary Kelly is amazing and has helped me so much and I really enjoy my appointments!

Megan M

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Kevin D

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M Peterman

My family found this place for me and its been a blessing.

George M

Lots of insight. Very helpful.

Gina G

My daughter has been going here for months and looks forward to her visits here. I highly recommend Foundations for your therapy needs!

Miles A

My journey is private, but the free consult was definitely worth my time.

M Burnham

My love and I are strong believers in Christ who are working towards engagement and marriage. I would highly recommend Foundations Counceling. Relationships are the ultimate investment!

Bethany X

My relationship with my counselor at Foundations Counseling has been more helpful than I ever could have imagined. I would HIGHLY recommend Foundations for anyone pursuing help, growth, or freedom in their life.

Amanda H

I love it! I have been going here for over a year and it is some of the best staff I have ever worked with.

Carli B

Right from the start, Foundations has been very accommodating and compassionate to our needs. I am very pleased with counseling services.

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Loveland

5250 Hahns Peak Drive Suite 200
Loveland CO, 80538
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Central Ft. Collins

400 East Horsetooth Road, Suite 100
Fort Collins CO, 80525
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Windsor

8201 Spinnaker Bay Drive, Suite B
Windsor CO, 80528
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2809 East Harmony Road, Suite 330
Fort Collins CO, 80528
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