Hillary Gonzalez

Hi and welcome!

Hi and welcome! I’m Hillary, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker residing and licensed in Florida! I enjoy having the opportunity to help and support resilient individuals like you, who are seeking care to achieve personal goals, improve overall wellbeing, and navigate life’s challenges.

As a clinical social worker, I aim to create a safe space where you are fully supported, at ease, and comfortable. I am committed to offering you care that is specific to your needs, and am looking forward to meeting you! I utilize a person-centered, strengths-based approach to ensure all my clients feel empowered, supported, and seen. I utilize modalities that support emotional regulation, align with your values, and create a safe space for personal growth.

I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I am here to support and help empower you in your journey of healing and growth.

My main areas of expertise are:

• Autism / Neurodivergence
• Autistic / Neurodivergent Parenting and Caregiver Stress
• Anxiety
• Caregiver stress and burnout

Some of my other areas of expertise include:

• Chronic Illness
• End of life / Hospice
• Geriatrics / Older adults
• Life transitions
• Substance Use / Nicotine addiction / Vaping addiction

I utilize a person-centered, strengths-based approach to ensure all my clients feel empowered, supported, and seen. I utilize modalities that support emotional regulation, align with your values, and create a safe space for personal growth.

I often use the following modalities in my clinical practice:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Strength-Based Therapy

During your first session, my main focus is getting to know you and understanding what you would like to focus on in future sessions. All our sessions will be collaborative, but the first one is special because we get to know each other and explore your goals! Together we will begin to create treatment goals, discussing what you wish to focus on, symptoms you wish to improve, or goals you want to achieve within a timeline we will both decide on.