Hilary Mody, LCSW

Hilary Mody is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, and life changes. She speaks plain language and aims to make therapy feel calm and approachable. Hilary focuses on practical steps and talks that help people move forward from difficult patterns.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. She also uses a client-centered style that follows the person's pace and priorities. These approaches are blended to fit what each person needs in the moment.

Hilary encourages self-reflection so clients can notice repeating reactions and habits. That awareness is used to try different choices and reduce unhelpful coping strategies. Sessions emphasize small, manageable changes that build over time.

With 21 years of experience, she draws on a wide range of clinical work and real-world understanding. Hilary aims to treat people with respect and curiosity and to help them tap into their strengths. Her tone is relaxed and client-led, so sessions often feel conversational rather than rigid.

Hilary practices in Nevada and works with issues such as depression, addictions, anger, intimacy concerns, ADHD, and LGBT-related matters. She supports people through relationship shifts, whether repairing connections or moving on after a split.

How Hilary’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Hilary combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a client-centered approach to guide online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and following the person's lead so sessions feel collaborative and respectful.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then tailor methods together. That means techniques may shift over several sessions as the relationship and needs become clearer.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let visual cues guide the conversation, while phone sessions work when bandwidth is lower or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins, written reflection, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make scheduling and fitting therapy into a busy life easier, while still allowing a licensed professional to guide progress.