Catherine Hickem

Catherine Hickem, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist with more than forty years of experience helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of relationships across the lifespan. She is the founder of Parenting Adult Children Today, a national platform and pioneering discipline focused on strengthening relationships between parents and their adult children through emotional maturity and relational awareness.

Drawing on neuroscience, attachment research, and decades of clinical insight, Catherine brings a clear and compassionate perspective to one of the most misunderstood seasons of family life—parenting adult children. Her work encourages parents to shift from outcome-based expectations to relationship-centered connection, offering a culturally relevant perspective on connection and generational resilience.

As a speaker, consultant, and author, Catherine is dedicated to helping families build healthier communication, deeper understanding, and lasting connection across generations