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Hillary Gonzalez

Therapist · Florida

Hillary GonzalezLCSW

Person-centered support for life changes and stress

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  • Experience8 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Strengths-based approach
  • Practical coping skills
  • Focus on pregnancy concerns

About Hillary

Hillary Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She focuses on practical support so clients can reach personal goals and feel steadier day to day.

She aims to make sessions warm and straightforward. Her style is person-centered and strengths-based, which means she starts by listening and builds on what already works for each person. She pays attention to emotional regulation and helps clients find ways to handle strong feelings without getting overwhelmed.

Hillary works with people facing a variety of challenges. Those include depression, ADHD, chronic illness, caregiver stress, substance concerns, and issues that come with aging or end-of-life care. She also supports people navigating identity-related concerns and multicultural questions, and she can talk with people about pregnancy and childbirth related stress.

In sessions she focuses on clear goals and practical steps. Conversations often include strategies to cope in the moment and small changes to try between meetings. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Hillary brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice. People who choose her can expect calm, respectful attention and an approach built around their values and daily life. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps pair a person with a scheduling plan.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Hillary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize listening and practical skills. Person-centered work means sessions begin by honoring the client’s values and goals, then move at a comfortable pace. This helps with anxiety, low mood, and stress by making changes relevant to everyday life.

A strengths-based approach focuses on what already helps the person cope. Sessions identify existing skills and expand them into new strategies for emotion regulation, problem solving, and handling ADHD-related challenges. This approach can reduce overwhelm by breaking issues into small, doable steps.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Hillary will work together with each person to choose techniques that fit their needs and preferences. She adjusts methods over time so the work stays practical and meaningful to the client’s goals.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by cutting travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It also supports shorter check-ins when needed, and can be a good way to maintain continuity during life changes.

License and NPI

  • LCSW Florida · No. SW22236

NPI1114781929

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionGender dysphoriaHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Hillary address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also supports issues like chronic illness, caregiver stress, and pregnancy and childbirth related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her practice is person-centered and strengths-based. Sessions focus on listening, building on what works, and teaching emotional regulation and practical coping skills.

What is her professional background?

Hillary has eight years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of concerns. Her work includes supporting people through life transitions, chronic health issues, and caregiving stress.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by clicking the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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