Our Counselor

Jennifer Hicks has worked in Christian counseling centers for over 25 years. In her counseling, she combines genuine compassion, grace-filled Biblical truths, a solid education and professional experience. Jennifer and her husband are the proud parents of a teenager and a young adult and also consider their dogs an important part of the family. Jennifer grew up as a PK (preacher's kid), so she also has a special passion for counseling people who work in ministry and their families. That is also part of where her calling to become a counselor came from and is reflected in her love of Jesus and her love of people.

She uses a combination of therapy techniques and theories, especially Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered, interpersonal, and emotionally focused.

Licensure and Certifications: 

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): Texas

  • Prepare/Enrich Facilitator: Premarital and couples enrichment counseling

Education: Texas Tech University

  • Master of Education in Educational Psychology

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in substance abuse studies

Member:

Jennifer specializes in supporting women through every stage of life—from the uncertainty of young adulthood to the transitions of midlife and the reflections of later years. While her primary focus is women’s counseling, she also brings years of experience working with men, children, and teens, and especially with ministry workers and their families.

Adults: All ages and seasons of life

Young Adults & Adolescents: High school, college, and 20s - identity, dating, anxiety, purpose

Children: Ages 5 and older - support for anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions

Couples & Families: Premarital, marriage, parenting, blended families, empty nest, grandparenting, retirement

Life Transitions: Infertility, miscarriage, betrayal, divorce, reconciliation, widowhood, aging, caregiving

Emotional Wellness: Anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, abuse recovery, grief

Faith-Based Support: Christian counseling (as desired) for spiritual wounds, church trauma, ministry burnout

Ministry Leaders & Families: Pastors, spouses, youth leaders, church staff, and their loved ones

  • “I cannot give a higher recommendation, both for Jennifer and for the counseling center. It is an honor and privilege to partner with them here in Round Rock.”

    Dr. Dave Koppel, Sr. Pastor
    Palm Valley Lutheran Church, Round Rock, TX

  • “She has been involved in providing quality counseling for innumerable families. I encourage those in need of counseling to seek professional guidance from this Christian organization.”

    Dr. Rafael Deharo, Retired Pediatrician
    Round Rock TX

  • “Having worked alongside Jennifer for many years at the Timothy Center, I can confidently say that she is an exceptional counselor and a person of deep integrity. Jennifer’s commitment to her clients is matched by her strong foundation in Christian counseling, combining empathy, wisdom, and a genuine desire to help others. She has a natural ability to guide individuals through difficult emotional and spiritual struggles, all while staying grounded in faith-based principles. I have no doubt that Streams in the Valley Counseling will be a tremendous asset to the community.”

    Jimmy Myers, PhD, LPC-S, CSTAT, Chief Executive Officer
    The Timothy Center

  • “I am thrilled to support Jennifer and the mission of Streams in the Valley Counseling. I am confident that her expertise, faith-driven approach, and genuine care will continue to bless and strengthen the individuals and families she serves.”

    Kenzie Brown, Director of Christian Education
    King of Kings Lutheran Church, Round Rock, TX

  • “When asked to recommend a Christian counselor for a child, teenager, individual, family, or church worker, Jennifer and her team at Streams in the Valley Counseling is always my first choice. I have complete trust in their ability to compassionately help and heal those that they serve.”

    Dr. Kurt Senske, Current Founder of CEO-Board Services & Author
    Former CEO of Upbring/Lutheran Social Services of the South

  • “I am writing to offer my enthusiastic support for Streams in the Valley Counseling (SVC), a faith-based nonprofit counseling center located in Round Rock, Texas. As a leader in the behavioral health field and a fellow advocate for accessible, compassionate mental health care, I strongly believe that SVC is meeting a vital need in our community—and doing so with both clinical excellence and deep empathy. Streams in the Valley also provides specialized care to caregivers, ministry staff, and their families—populations often underserved in mental health care but deeply in need of it. It is with full confidence that I endorse Streams in the Valley Counseling and encourage you to support their mission.”

    Josh Myers, PhD, LPC-S
    Co-Owner and Chief Operating Officer of The Timothy Center

  • “As a retired minister having served the parish ministry for forty years, I know the importance of maintaining a balanced physical, mental and spiritual life. I have counseled countless individuals during the course of my ministry and have referred countless more to professional comprehensive counseling. I valued the partnership I shared with a host of professional counselors. I have known Jennifer and her family for nearly twenty years. I have respect for Jennifer as a Christian wife and mother, as well as a licensed professional counselor. Streams in the Valley Counseling offers compassionate support and encouragement based on a solid Christian foundation of faith and practice. I fully support and endorse the ministry of Jennifer Hicks and Streams in the Valley Counseling. They provide a valued service to our community.”

    Reverend Dr. Mark J. Dankis
    Retired Lutheran Pastor

  • “In the time that I have come to know Jennifer Hicks, I’ve been very impressed with her breadth of experience and expertise in the counseling field. In my role as Director of Congregation and Worker Care for the Texas District, LCMS, I often refer our workers to well-qualified professionals, whom I know and trust. Jennifer is one of those providers, in whom I will have no reservations to receive referrals from me. Jennifer is an approved counselor for the Texas district LCMS for called church workers.”

    Reverend Jim Otte, LPC
    Director of Congregation and Worker Care