Hillary Haarmann, LCSW

Hillary Haarmann is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She works with adults and teenagers who are coping with relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, addiction, mood disorders, and concerns such as midlife crisis. Hillary focuses on practical steps that move people toward goals they care about.

She uses straightforward, goal-oriented methods in sessions. That includes identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts, building skills to manage emotions, and setting small, achievable steps. Mindfulness is woven into the work to help people stay present and notice what matters in daily life.

Hillary earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and a master’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis. She brings 20 years of clinical experience to her practice in Missouri as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. Her background includes supporting people through major transitions like new jobs, changes in parenting, and loss.

Sessions emphasize collaboration and practical change. Clients can expect a mix of talking through patterns, practicing new responses, and planning next steps between visits. The aim is to build a clearer sense of self, stronger coping skills, and usable strategies for everyday problems.

Hillary prioritizes a respectful, strengths-based approach. She supports people working on communication problems, intimacy-related issues, caregiving stress, and questions about life purpose. Her style is direct, compassionate, and focused on helping each person find more empowerment.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in the room, giving them space to name what matters and guiding sessions by their priorities. This approach helps people who feel stuck or unsure about choices by emphasizing listening and the client’s own goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and for people who want concrete tools to shift daily habits and moods.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hillary treats this as a collaborative process and will help figure out which methods fit a client’s goals and preferences. That may mean trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins around work or caregiving, and let people continue therapy during transitions. Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking to make sure the chosen setup meets your needs.