Hillary Counseling is a Milwaukee-based private practice that offers modern & holistic therapy.
03/11/2026
Sometimes we just need a space where we can be ourselves and focus on our needs. As a parent, it's often tough to make space for this. 🌿
At Hillary Counseling, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to be in a safe, non-judgmental space... a space where they can focus on their needs. 🙋🏽♀️
Hey parents: if you were looking for a nudge to do something for yourself, this is it. 💫 Message us or fill out our website contact form to schedule your complimentary consultation. 💜
03/10/2026
Progress rarely starts with the whole plan--it starts with the next step. 🙌🏾
Looking for a therapist who can help you create life-changing mindset shifts? 🙋🏽♀️ Message us or fill out our website "contact form" to schedule your free consultation. 💙
03/07/2026
The power to hope exists inside of you, always. 🙌🏾
03/04/2026
Daylight savings time is almost here. Longer days and more sunlight is something to be celebrated! ☀️
But it's important to remember, it's still a transition, and can be adjustment for our brains and bodies.
We've gathered a few tips to help with the transition. Take what you need 🌷
02/28/2026
Whenever you're ready, our door is always open.💫
Message us or fill out our website "contact form" to learn more about Hillary Counseling and schedule your free consultation.💜
02/26/2026
The transition to motherhood is one of the most profound shifts a person can experience. 💯
And yet, many find it difficult to talk about, learn about, or prioritize mental health in the postpartum period. 🌱
This is why knowledge and normalization are so powerful. ✨
When we normalize postpartum mental health struggles, we foster a sense of community and healing together. 🤝
Thinking about seeking postpartum support for you or a loved one? Message us or fill out our website "contact form" to schedule a complimentary consultation. 🌸
02/24/2026
One of the most difficult aspects of conflict in relationships is coming back together after the fight to try and repair the situation. 💬
Many couples struggle with this step. 🧠
They might fall back into the fight, or just not talk at all, leaving the conflict unresolved. ⚠️
If you're having difficulty recovering after a fight, swipe to try this technique. 👉
Reminder: it's important to be calm and get emotional distance from the fight before coming back to it. 🌿
Looking for more relationship support and conflict management tools? 🙋🏽♀️
Message us or fill out our website "contact form" to learn more about couples therapy at Hillary Counseling. 💜
02/20/2026
Self-kindness can be found in the simplest of gestures 💙
02/18/2026
Stepping into therapy can feel like walking into a dark room. 🌫️
You know there’s a way forward — you’re just not sure where to begin.
That uncertainty is normal. 💯
You don’t have to have it all figured out to start.
Your therapist helps hold the flashlight while you find your footing. 🔦
Save this if you’ve been thinking about therapy but haven’t taken the first step yet. ✨
Swipe to learn what those first sessions can look like. 👉
02/17/2026
Healing doesn't always come before the experience. Sometimes, the experience is what heals you. 🙌🏾
02/14/2026
While Valentine’s Day is meant to celebrate love 💕, it can also bring a lot of pressure and expectations.
If the holiday feels heavy in your relationship, it may be bringing underlying challenges to the surface--just a little louder this time of year 💭
Things like:
• miscommunication 🗣️
• unmet needs 🤍
• feeling insecure 🔐
• strained intimacy 💔
• lack of appreciation 🙏
• unresolved conflict ⚡
You’re not alone and support can help ✨
Check out our latest blog to learn more about how couples therapy can strengthen connection and communication.
02/12/2026
Reminder: it's okay to struggle in a world that wasn't built for your brain. 💯
Swipe for some additional reminders for our fellow neurodivergent folks! 👉🏾
Looking for more support? Our expert therapists are here to help! Message us or fill out our website contact form to get started with a complimentary 15-minute consult. 💜
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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.
