Hillary Haarmann, LCSW

Hillary Haarmann is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Missouri with 20 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and people facing major life changes. She also supports those dealing with addiction, ADHD, caregiver strain, grief, and issues related to sexuality and identity.

Hillary uses straightforward, goal-focused conversation to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify negative automatic thoughts and test new, more helpful ways of thinking. Solution-Focused Therapy is part of her approach when clients want concrete, short-term steps toward clear goals.

She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in each person’s priorities. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help with moment-to-moment attention and managing strong emotions. Sessions generally emphasize practical skills people can try between meetings.

Hillary trained at Indiana University for her bachelor’s degree and completed a master’s degree at Washington University in St. Louis. Her background includes work with adults and teenagers facing mood disorders, chemical dependency, and life transitions such as parenting, job changes, and bereavement.

In sessions she helps people build a more constructive view of themselves and develop steps toward their goals. She encourages small experiments - testing new thoughts and behaviors - and tracking what changes. The focus is on clear, manageable strategies people can use in daily life.

How Hillary integrates CBT and solution-focused work online