Hillary earned a Master of Arts in Counseling degree from Spring Arbor University (2020) and is licensed in both the states of Michigan and Illinois as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). In addition to being a co-owner of the practice, Hillary has experience working at an eating disorder treatment center as a PHP/IOP Primary Therapist, where she worked with clients who were in a higher level of care for eating disorders. Hillary is experienced in working with clients struggling with various mental illnesses, including a variety of eating disorders, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, OCD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and various personality disorders. Hillary works with clients to address their presenting problem in a collaborative manner using unconditional positive regard, empathy, validation, interpersonal feedback, and skills training. Hillary is experienced in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) used to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Hillary considers it a privilege to walk alongside her clients and offer hope and healing through the counseling process.