Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Virginia Hillman, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - trauma and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW5142
- NPI
- 1790096857
- Experience
- 28 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Virginia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety and depression
- CBT and mindfulness
About Virginia
Virginia Hillman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 28 years of clinical experience working with adults. She sees people struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, anger, and grief.
She routinely helps those facing life transitions, addictions, sleep problems, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, and career stress. Her practice also addresses codependency, communication problems, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. She has long experience with post-traumatic stress and related mood disorders.
In session she works in an engaged, interactive way. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and practical steps to get there. She uses clear, conversational language and helps people notice the strengths they already have.
Her approach draws on several methods to match the person and the problem. She uses client-centered listening to understand each person's story. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools help by identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are used to build attention and calm. Psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused methods are woven in when helpful.
Her style is steady and task-oriented. People can expect straightforward discussion of goals, options, and small experiments to try between sessions. The emphasis is on making daily life more manageable and on improving relationships and mood over time.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Virginia uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and understand each person's experience. That approach focuses on the client's perspective and helps clarify what matters most to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes that can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and aid sleep and stress management.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Virginia will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan together with the client. The process is collaborative and practical, centering on what changes are realistic for someone’s daily life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time for appointments. Therapists often adapt interventions like CBT exercises and mindfulness practices for remote sessions so clients can apply them between meetings.
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Primary focus
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, anger, grief, addictions, sleep problems, parenting strain, and related mood concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her sessions are engaged and interactive. She combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of concerns, including long experience with trauma and post-traumatic stress.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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