- client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- mindfulness practices
About Virginia
Virginia Hillman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 28 years of clinical experience working with adults. She sees people struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and PTSD, and other life challenges including addiction and issues with self-esteem and sleep.
She frames sessions as interactive conversations. She treats the person as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths that have helped before. That practical focus helps people name what feels most urgent and pick a first manageable step.
Her work often addresses family of origin issues, codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, and forgiveness. She also supports people facing career transitions, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and mood disorders such as bipolar disorder.
Virginia uses a mix of approaches to match the problem at hand. You may see elements of client-centered work that follow your lead, cognitive behavioral techniques for shifting thoughts and behaviors, mindfulness practices to steady attention, and psychodynamic ideas to notice repeating patterns. She also draws on solution-focused methods to build short-term goals.
Sessions are described as engaged and interactive. The emphasis is on clear, practical steps and on helping people understand how past patterns affect current feelings. The aim is to help callers or visitors clarify what they want to change and to try realistic strategies to get there.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Virginia often blends client-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in sessions. Client-centered work means the conversation follows the person's concerns and priorities, helping them name what matters most. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or panic.She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice their feelings and ground attention in the present. Mindfulness can be useful for stress, sleep problems, and for managing intense emotions that come with guilt or shame. These approaches are practical and can be combined depending on what the person wants to address.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, and then try methods that fit those needs. That collaboration helps keep sessions focused and useful.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it easier to schedule around work or caregiving. Ask about the session formats offered when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and PTSD, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, and concerns like guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses interactive, client-centered conversations that combine practical steps, thought work, and mindfulness to help people understand and respond differently to those feelings.
How much clinical experience informs her work?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working with adults in a variety of issues including trauma and mood disorders.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practises with adults in that state.
Can I have sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.