Hillary Haarmann, LCSW

Hillary Haarmann is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. She brings 20 years of experience and a practical approach focused on skills people can use between sessions. Hillary uses straightforward talk therapy to help people identify goals and take small, realistic steps toward them.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thought patterns. That often means spotting negative automatic thoughts and testing them with simple experiments. Hillary also uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person and to build a respectful, goal-focused partnership.

Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to help people stay present and reduce overwhelm. Solution-focused work helps keep therapy concrete by breaking larger goals into manageable actions. These methods are used to address concerns such as parenting stress, grief, addiction recovery, mood disorders, and challenges related to sexuality and identity.

Hillary earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and a master’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis. She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Missouri. Her style is calm, practical, and strengths-focused, with an emphasis on helping people find sustainable tools.

People who want clear steps, thoughtful feedback, and a collaborative plan may find her approach helpful. She aims to help clients build healthier thinking patterns, steadier moods, and clearer life direction.

Evidence-based approaches available online

Hillary commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered techniques in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Client-centered work lets the therapist follow each person's priorities and helps build a trusting, goal-oriented partnership.

She also brings mindfulness practices into sessions to help people notice stress and become steadier in the moment. These brief mindfulness exercises can make it easier to use behavioral tools and stay motivated when life feels overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Hillary works collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review which strategies are helping and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a person prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging support quick check-ins, shorter coaching-style moments, and steady contact between scheduled appointments. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.