Hillary Haarmann, LCSW

Hillary Haarmann, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and jealousy. She works with clients dealing with depression, mood disorders, ADHD, addiction, grief, and major life changes like new jobs or parenting. Her approach is straightforward and focused on helping people move forward toward goals they care about.

Hillary listens first and helps people name what matters most to them. She uses practical tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build healthier patterns. Sessions are aimed at small, achievable steps that add up to bigger change.

She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques. That mix supports people who want to understand their thinking and try new behaviors. Solution-focused methods guide goal-setting and keep work on track between sessions.

Mindfulness practices are introduced to help clients stay present and reduce overwhelm. Hillary draws on two decades of experience to tailor interventions to each person’s needs rather than a single formula.

Hillary 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. Her background includes work with adults and teenagers across a range of life challenges.

Her style is collaborative and strengths-based. She aims to help people gain new perspectives, build resilience, and take concrete steps toward the life they want.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Hillary commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in her practice. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows what the person brings to sessions, helping them find their own answers and strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to shift mood and functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hillary treats approach selection as a collaboration. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adjust methods so the plan fits their life and needs.

Session format details are not specified in the original profile, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into their week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work also makes practicing skills between meetings more immediate, since therapeutic tasks can be integrated into daily routines. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and client-centered techniques to remote sessions so the focus stays on real-life goals and steady progress.