Hillary Counseling is a Milwaukee-based private practice that offers modern & holistic therapy.
04/24/2026
Am I just TOO sensitive, or could this be something more? 🤔
This is a question we often hear our client's asking, especially those who feel deeply, think deeply, and struggle to understand where sensitivity ends and anxiety or obsessive-compulsive patterns begin. 💯
While there can be overlap, being highly sensitive and experiencing OCD are fundamentally different.
Therapy can help you explore your symptoms and figure out the best treatment approach for you. 🛋️
(Note: being a Highly Sensitive Person is a personality trait, not a mental disorder). 💫
Curious which one it might be for you? Read more on our blog...
04/22/2026
We’re so excited to introduce Jeremy, our newest therapist at Hillary Counseling. 💫
Jeremy is an experienced psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals better understand themselves and create lasting change.
He offers a warm, collaborative approach—supporting and celebrating his clients’ growth along the way. 🩵
With a background working at the VA, Jeremy specializes in:
-Trauma/PTSD
-Substance use
-Career counseling
-Men’s issues
He’s especially passionate about helping clients navigate life transitions and offers a judgment-free space to work through the fear and uncertainty that can come with change. 🌿
If Jeremy sounds like the right fit for you, message us or fill out our website "contact form" to schedule a free consultation. ✨
04/22/2026
This week is National Infertility Awareness Week. And we see you. 💜
Infertility lives in the quiet corners of our world... in waiting rooms and bathrooms... in-between appointments, tests, and procedures.
And though it's often unseen, 1 in 6 people will experience some aspect of infertility.
Fertility struggles aren't just about reproduction. They're about identity, grief, waiting, being forced to adjust, and trying to be hopeful amidst heartbreak. 💯
Looking for more personalized support? Message us or fill out our website "contact form" to get connected with our perinatal mental health specialist. 🌿
04/20/2026
✨Meet our therapist, Gal! ✨
🐚 Sees individual adults and couples
🐚 Specializes in ADHD, substance abuse, trauma, cultural shock, and performance anxiety for athletes
🐚 Passionate about cross-cultural counseling, supporting folks who’ve emigrated and are adjusting to life in the U.S.
🐚 Gal’s approach to treatment is creative and hands-on; she meets you where you’re at with practical skills to help you grow
04/17/2026
When you feel safe, you can soften. We’ve created a space that allows for exactly that.💫
We’d love to welcome you in. 🌿
04/16/2026
Reminder: mental health ebbs and flows. Sometimes we have bad mental days and feel like something's off. 🌿
But a day like this does not define our progress or capabilities. ✨
Swipe for some tips on how to get back on track after a “not so good” mental health day. 👉
04/15/2026
Join us in Milwaukee’s Third Ward this weekend for Gallery Night as we host local artist Andrew Scott Braun 🎨
Bring a friend, stop in, and stay awhile--we’d love to connect with you.
Experience a curated collection of classically inspired oil paintings alongside more contemporary, mixed-media pieces—many reflecting Milwaukee’s history, landmarks, and people.
Our doors are open to the community, and we’d love to have you stop by. ✨
Friday, April 17th: 5–8pm
Saturday, April 18th: 10am–2pm
📍 Hillary Counseling
316 N. Milwaukee Street, Suite 401
04/10/2026
It’s all in the details 🩵
At Hillary Counseling, every element of our space is thoughtfully designed to feel calm, grounded, and supportive—whether you’re arriving after a long week or taking a moment to reset in the middle of your day.
What helps you feel most at ease when you walk into a space? 🤔
Think this could be the right space for you?🙋🏻♀️
Message us or fill out our website "contact form" to get started.💫
04/09/2026
Trauma recovery is not one-size-fits-all. 💫
A holistic approach to recovery recognizes that the mind, body, and spirit are deeply interconnected. 🧠
When we address all the pieces of the puzzle, we begin to learn what works for us—and that’s where real healing starts. ✨
Looking for a more holistic approach to healing? 🌿
Our trauma specialists are here to support you.
Message us or fill our our website contact form to schedule your complimentary consultation. 💜
04/08/2026
If life feels heavy, pointless, disconnected, or just a little dull right now, you may be experiencing burnout. 🤔
Burnout can show up when we feel disconnected from the work we’re doing—whether that’s at home, in our careers, or even in the things we used to enjoy. 🔄
So how do we get that spark back? ✨
Swipe to learn more about how to create a safe, connected space where you can feel like yourself again. 🩵
Need more support in navigating burnout? 🙋🏽♂️
Message us or fill out our website contact form to get connected with a therapist who can help. 🌟
04/03/2026
There's a specific kind of light that only shows up when you stop trying to carry it all. 🌟
Letting go isn’t a loss, it’s an invitation. Choosing joy is how we return to ourselves. 🙌🏽
04/03/2026
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316 N. Milwaukee Street, Suite 401 Milwaukee, WI 53202
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Lisa Hillary is the clinical director and owner of Hillary Counseling. As a therapist with over 15 years of experience, Lisa is passionate about helping people make positive and lasting life changes. Her goal is to provide clients with the knowledge, tools and skills to create the lives they have always dreamed of living. Lisa offers a holistic therapy approach, welcoming and incorporating all aspects of the human experience: mental, emotional, physical and spiritual.
Lisa works with a broad range of clientele, including adolescents and adults, from different lifestyles and orientations, formulating therapy to best fit their needs.
Lisa helps her clients focus on identifying obstacles that are causing them to feel stuck and offers a path of guidance for making more satisfying choices.
As a therapist, she is warm, open, encouraging and direct. Lisa combines her experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling.
Whatever your reason for looking into therapy, Lisa is glad that you are here. It means that you are ready for a change. She wants to help you improve the life experiences you are having, discover ways to build your strengths, and develop new skills and insights that will empower you to live a more meaningful, connected and fulfilling life.
EDUCATION
Lisa completed her graduate training, a Master’s of Social Work, MSW, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She holds licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, in the state of Wisconsin and is an active member of her professional industry association. Lisa maintains regular clinical supervision and professional development to enhance the quality of her work.
EXPERIENCE
Before starting Hillary Counseling in 2009, Lisa began her career as a Clinical Social Worker at Rogers Memorial Hospital in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. She spent over 5 years working in different levels of care, including: inpatient, partial, and residential programs, each with different populations.
At Rogers, the majority of her training was spent working with adolescents and adults who struggled with eating disorders and co-occurring illnesses, such as: depression/anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), body dysmorphia, low self-esteem and boundary issues.
Lisa has completed training in:
Maudsley Family Therapy, University of Chicago-Illinois
Trauma, Levels 1 and 2, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Gottman Method Couples Counseling, Levels 1 and 2, Chicago, IL
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Theory and Practice of Yoga Therapy, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Her background and experiences enable her to be an extremely effective therapist who is comfortable counseling diverse groups of people.
