Ashley A. Hicks, PhD, IMFT-S is a Clinical Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Science at The Ohio State University. She is a licensed independent marriage and family therapist, clinical supervisor, researcher, consultant, speaker, and registered yoga teacher. Her clinical practice and research focus on adolescent/family development in marginalized communities, adolescent eating disorder treatment and recovery, and the creation, delivery, and evaluation of culturally appropriate mental health services for diverse populations. Ashley is the current Director of the OSU Couple and Family Therapy Clinic.