Hilary Stover , LISW-CP, LCSW

Hilary Stover is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She brings 18 years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on womens issues alongside a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and stress. She offers straightforward support to help people take practical steps toward change and clearer goals.

Hilary uses concrete, evidence-informed approaches to help clients spot patterns that keep them stuck. She works on thoughts, behaviors, and coping skills so people can better manage strong emotions and daily pressures. Sessions tend to be warm, direct, and focused on real-life strategies rather than abstract theories.

Her background includes work in outpatient and inpatient settings, community agencies, private hospitals, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. That range gives her familiarity with medical, trauma, and substance-related concerns. She has also run a private practice and shifted much of her work to virtual care to increase accessibility.

In early sessions she helps people clarify goals and pin down small, doable steps toward them. The approaches are adapted to each persons needs and situation. Hilary emphasizes strengths and practical skill-building so clients can handle stress, manage symptoms, and make steady progress.

People who choose her can expect an honest and encouraging style. She aims to be warm, gentle, and sometimes firm when needed, guiding clients to try new behaviors and notice what changes. When ready, she helps people plan and practice the next steps toward the life they want.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Hilary often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that keep them feeling stuck; CBT works well for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings feel overwhelming. Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside these approaches to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Hilary will discuss goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust strategies as you learn what helps. She aims to tailor techniques so they match your situation, preferences, and pace rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging let you check in between sessions or use shorter touchpoints for quick problem-solving. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while using the same CBT, DBT, and mindfulness tools you would get in person.