Hi! I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 13 years' experience treating children, adolescents, families, and individual adults with a variety of behavioral health concerns, in a wide range of settings, and using multiple evidence-based models of treatment. The wide range of settings include: hospitals, Hospice, and a street children organization in Uganda, East Africa; the homes and immediate communities of juvenile offenders in New Mexico; inner city schools of Baltimore and Johns Hopkins Hospital Pediatric Emergency Department; a medical home in inner city Boston serving a very diverse population; a variety of Knoxville, TN youth organizations; and for the last few years, private practice with clients of all ages.
It is in the private practice that I have advanced my work with adults, and now, I deeply resonate with my adult clients and find the therapy is very effective! In addition to some of the more common struggles, such as depression and anxiety, I am passionate about and have been developing my work with maternal mental health- women/couples experiencing infertility, issues that might impact pregnancy, and postpartum disorders. Like many therapists, I use a variety of therapeutic models, but currently, I find that Acceptance Commitment Therapy often delivers the best results.
Regardless of model and strategies used, I truly view my work with clients as a privilege to “bear witness” to their experiences, pains, and stories, and to strive towards clients’ goals collaboratively. I am excited to use this modern format to support people in living their lives according to their values and in pursuit of their goals.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
TN LCSW 6204
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Hilary is fantastic. She understands what my issues are, and provides guidance in the most respectful, clear and kind way.
Written on Feb 14, 2022 after therapy with Hilary for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Hilary is the first therapist I have had (I have seen 5) that I have felt that I have been able to trust and really open up to... she is a great resource and always willing to learn with me about things or research areas she isn't as familiar with if I ask for help on a specific issue. She is a wonderful counselor and Im so happy I was matched with her.
Written on Mar 15, 2021 after therapy with Hilary for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Hilary is a wonderful person who truly listens and attempts to get to the heart of issues that we discuss. i’m very grateful that i am able to speak with her.
Written on Sep 15, 2020 after therapy with Hilary for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very experienced and thoughtful counselor.
Written on May 12, 2020 after therapy with Hilary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
This has been a really cool process to work through some ongoing issues I've had with fear and anxiety. I definitely recommend Hilary for anyone needing to start getting back some parts of their lives or taking more control over their mental wellbeing. Thanks!
Written on Nov 05, 2019 after therapy with Hilary for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Hilary is the best counselor I've ever had over 10 years of struggling with OCD, anxiety and depression. I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Oct 06, 2019 after therapy with Hilary for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts