Hillary Haarmann, LCSW

Hillary Haarmann, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. She works with clients who are dealing with life transitions, parenting strain, grief, addictions, and care-related stress. Hillary also supports people navigating identity and intimacy concerns and mood conditions like bipolar disorder and seasonal affective disorder.

Hillary takes a straightforward, goal-focused approach. She listens to what matters most and helps clients set small, practical steps toward change. Sessions emphasize skills that interrupt negative thinking, build self-compassion, and improve communication. The aim is to help people feel more capable and steady in daily life.

Her methods draw on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts. She also uses solution-focused techniques that keep sessions oriented toward clients' goals. Mindfulness practices are incorporated to help people stay present and manage stress in the moment.

Hillary brings two decades of clinical experience to her work. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and a Master’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis. She is licensed in Missouri as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Hillary aims to help clients find clearer choices, regain energy, and use their strengths to move forward. She lists supporting carers as one of her focus areas and can address caregiver concerns and related stress.

To begin, she encourages people to identify one or two goals for therapy so sessions can stay focused and productive.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. In sessions the therapist mirrors what matters to the client and helps them name their priorities. This approach helps when someone needs empathy and a chance to make their own decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple tools to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and negative self-talk by teaching small skills to change daily patterns.

Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment. Simple breathing and grounding exercises are used to calm the body and reduce rumination. This can be useful for stress, grief, and coping with difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying a few strategies and adjusting based on what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as fitting a session during a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and makes it simpler to continue care while managing caregiving responsibilities or other obligations.