- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Trauma-focused work
About Hillery
Hillery Ferdinand is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with 14 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and intimacy-related difficulties.
She uses direct conversation and practical tools to help people manage day-to-day problems. Sessions focus on improving communication, handling intense emotions such as anger, and finding ways to cope with life changes. Her work also covers caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and challenges related to military or first responder roles.
Hillery draws from several clinical approaches to guide sessions. She uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect what a person brings. She applies cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes. Mindfulness practices are introduced to build moment-to-moment awareness when appropriate.
Trauma-focused strategies are used when past events are interfering with current life. Solution-focused ideas help set short-term goals and track small gains between sessions. Hillery pays attention to cultural and systemic factors that affect each person’s situation and works to integrate those realities into planning.
Sessions are practical and paced to what each person can manage. She emphasizes step-by-step coping strategies and clearer communication skills. People who struggle with isolation, workplace stress, discrimination, or post-traumatic stress often seek this type of focused, experience-based support.
How clinical approaches are used in online sessions
Hillery commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered methods focus on listening and reflecting back what a person says so they can clarify feelings and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify patterns of thinking and testing small changes to see what works for daily life.She also integrates mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness, which can help with anxiety and stress management. When past events are affecting current behavior, trauma-focused techniques are used to address those memories in a paced way. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together; the therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods over time in collaboration with the client.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use the same CBT steps, mindfulness exercises, and trauma-focused planning in virtual sessions to keep progress moving forward.
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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 address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, combining listening with hands-on tools like CBT and mindfulness to help people change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with adults facing a range of challenges including trauma, chronic illness, and workplace stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, credentialed in New Jersey (NJ LPC) and Georgia (GA LPC), and practices in Georgia.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.