EMDR Therapy in La Grange and throughout Illinois
Helping individuals stop avoiding their feelings, heal from the past, and create a more fulfilling future.
You’re not doing it wrong-you just haven’t been given the right tools, yet.
And you’re really good at making it look like you’ve got it all together—until you can’t anymore.
But something is different now
Your mood is all over the place. You feel out of control, unpredictable. It’s like you know what you should do and how you should respond—but you just can’t. Stress and anxiety have you snapping at the people you love. You tell yourself to slow down or take a break, but it never feels like enough—or worse, like you’re wasting time. You can’t focus, you can’t relax, and keep busy just to avoid the quiet.
Thinking it must you, you…
work harder
go for that promotion
take on more commitments
plan the family vacation
try to practice self-care
But none of it helps long term. At the end of each day you dread what tomorrow will bring.
Tomorrow can be different
Hey there! I’m Hillary.
I help individuals cultivate self-awareness and mindfulness, develop practical skills, and create a more fulfilling and balanced life that aligns their own needs and values.
My clients are strong and independent, but often feel overwhelmed and unsupported due to patterns of anxiety, stress, and burnout. Together, we build the confidence and strategies they need to achieve a more peaceful and balanced life, without sacrificing their own personal goals and ambitions.
A part-reflective, part-directive therapist, clients appreciate my down-to-earth style, humor and hands on approach. I’m not here to sit back and observe - I’m here to help you make real, lasting changes that get you where you want to be.
Helping individuals break the cycle of their upbringing, so they can cultivate deeper connections in their relationships and with their children.
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Stress and anxiety may feel like the norm after the past few years. Together you’ll learn how to quiet the anxious thoughts and develop ways to deal with stress. Learn more.
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Not just for big trauma, EMDR Therapy can help you get unstuck in many areas of your life. Step out of the past and be more present with yourself and others. Learn more.
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You may have coped well before kids, but your emotions have really ramped up since. Have a dedicated space to work on yourself so you can enjoy your family. Learn more.
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You’ve handled everything on your own for so long, but it’s starting to take a toll. Therapy gives you space to work through the stress, pressure, and expectations that keep piling up. Learn more.
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When stress, anxiety, or past experiences keep you stuck, Brainspotting helps you process and move forward. This brain-based therapy clears mental roadblocks so you can feel more focused, calm, and in control. Learn more.
How it works
Ready to get started?
The Fit
Book a free 20 minute consultation here. I will get a brief sense of what is bringing you to therapy and how I can help. You can ask any questions you may have and we can get a sense of one another’s personalities to see if it feels right. If therapy with me isn’t the right way to go, I’ll help you get connected to some trusted and vetted referrals.
The Work
Find a private, comfortable place for your sessions and be open to go beyond coping skills and breathing exercises. Commit to our weekly or bi-weekly therapy sessions by showing up ready to dig in and explore narratives, patterns and behaviors that have you reliving the past, avoiding the present and unable to move forward.
The Future
Feel more empowered to challenge the inner critic that says you aren’t doing enough, have the ability to stay present and grounded in the now instead of constantly revisiting the past or looking towards the future with worry. Feel connected with yourself and confident in knowing what you need first so you can continue to show up for those you love.