Jody Hicks is a Registered Psychotherapist with over 19 years of extensive post graduate clinical experience in the field of mental health and wellness. She brings a wealth of knowledge from diverse settings, including wilderness therapy, crisis response, addictions services, academic institutions, and private practice.
Jody has provided individual, group, and dyadic clinical supervision and is well-versed in the supervision requirements of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She previously served as a Clinical Supervisor and Manager, overseeing specialized mental health programs and supporting the development of clinicians working with complex trauma, including services tailored for first responders.
Jody's supervision style is collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented. She offers a safe and reflective environment where clinicians can build confidence, deepen their clinical skills, and cultivate their professional identity. She is committed to helping newer clinicians build confidence in their clinical decision-making, deepen their therapeutic skill set, and develop professional resilience. Her approach normalizes the challenges of early practice, while providing structured support in navigating complex cases and regulatory requirements.
Her areas of expertise include:
- Trauma-informed psychotherapy: Training in EMDR, body-centred approaches, and emotion-focused psychotherapy
- Integrative practice: Incorporates CBT, narrative therapy, contemplative practices, developmental frameworks, transpersonal psychology, and creative exploration
- Complex case support: Extensive experience in working with trauma, crisis, and high-acuity/multifaceted presentations
- Supervision experience: Skilled in individual, group, and dyadic formats; committed to helping supervisees meet CRPO requirements with confidence