Alicia Hinger is a registered psychologist, relationship coach, and the clinical director of Core Elements Counselling Services. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology (1995) and a Master of Counselling Psychology (1998) from the University of Great Falls, and has been practising since founding Core Elements in 1999, giving her over 25 years of experience.
Alicia is deeply passionate about relationships, guided by principles of attachment and systems theories to foster self-acceptance, compassion, and authentic connection. She brings personal experience to her work, noting that she has cherished a partnership with her best friend for over 22 years, which informs her understanding of enduring love.
Services Offered
Alicia provides a broad range of services, including couples counselling, individual and family counselling, equine and animal-facilitated wellness, life and relationship coaching, executive mentorship, workplace culture consulting, and clinical supervision. Her approach blends insight with action, helping clients navigate life transitions, strengthen relationships, and develop emotional regulation and self-awareness.
Training and Approach
Her extensive training includes PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy), Internal Family Systems (IFS), the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), systems theory, and specialized training in sexuality, communication, trust, and infidelity. In couples counselling, Alicia works to challenge core beliefs that keep partners stuck, creates a safe and empathetic environment, and fosters connection through attachment-informed strategies.
Equine Therapy Philosophy
Alicia believes in the unique healing power of the empathic connection between humans, horses, and nature. Equine-facilitated therapy supports emotional regulation, trust-building, stress reduction, personal growth, and communication skills. These sessions are offered to individuals, couples, groups, families, and teams—including first responders or those seeking a safe space to process emotions.
Workshops, Retreats, and Online Learning
She leads Soul-Full Women’s Retreats, relationship workshops, and masterclasses such as “Core Elements of Self,” all accessible through her online portal. The portal also includes masterclasses, workbooks, videos, challenges, and journals to support growth, resilience, and skill development.
Supervision, Coaching, and Executive Mentorship
Alicia provides clinical supervision, mentorship, and professional development for aspiring psychologists and coaches. Her coaching work focuses on helping individuals and couples set goals, create new visions, and build practical strategies, while therapy addresses past trauma and emotional patterns. Executive mentorship is available for leaders seeking to enhance their skills and workplace culture.
Public Speaking and Values
She also engages in public speaking, offering keynote presentations to elevate audiences’ understanding of mental wellness, resilience, and healthy relationships. Across all her work, Alicia emphasizes growth, compassion, authentic connection, and the belief that inner work propels people forward