- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-focused work
- CBT and mindfulness
About Hillery
Hillery Ferdinand is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia with 14 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting pressures, and career or life transitions. She also focuses on caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, first responder and veteran issues, and multicultural concerns.
Hillery uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage symptoms and handle day-to-day problems. Sessions typically include talking through immediate concerns, identifying patterns that get in the way, and developing simple coping strategies. She draws on cognitive behavioral tools to challenge unhelpful thinking and uses client-centered techniques to keep conversations focused on each person’s priorities.
Her practice also incorporates mindfulness methods to reduce stress and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to affect present life. Hillery pays attention to how identity, culture, and systemic stress shape reactions and choices. That perspective is part of how she helps people make sense of difficult experiences.
People working through life transitions often focus on skills for communication, managing anger, improving self-esteem, and rebuilding routine after loss. Hillery supports those steps in direct, practical ways. She encourages small, testable changes rather than big promises.
Her experience includes supporting veterans and first responders, and addressing issues related to prejudice, discrimination, and social isolation. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Hillery works from approaches that translate well to remote conversations. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to what matters most to the individual and shaping sessions around personal goals. This approach helps clarify priorities and decide which practical steps to try next.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions using CBT often involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, testing new behaviors between meetings, and using brief worksheets or exercises to track progress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce stress and improve focus; these techniques can be practiced during short daily moments and reviewed in session.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches match their goals, symptoms, and preferences. That means adjusting focus over time and trying different techniques until something feels useful.
Session logistics should be confirmed when booking because formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around school, work, or caregiving duties, and some approaches lend themselves to shorter check-ins or exercises between meetings. Confirm the available session options before scheduling so you can pick what fits your life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting pressures, career change, and coping with life transitions.
What is her typical therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centered conversation with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Sessions focus on identifying problems and building concrete coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma, mental health symptoms, and life stressors.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in New Jersey (NJ LPC) and Georgia (GA LPC), and practices from Georgia.
Does she work with people who do not live in the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here. Please confirm the available formats when you book to know whether sessions are offered by video, phone, or in person.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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