Hillary Counseling, Milwaukee-based Therapy for Adolescents and Adults https://www.hillarycounseling.com/ Lisa Hillary, MSW, LCSW, Psychotherapy and Counseling for Adults and Adolescents Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:48:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 Does Couples Counseling Work? An Honest Answer From a Milwaukee Therapist https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2026/10/23/does-couples-counseling-work-milwaukee/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:12:40 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=10039 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW, Gottman Level 2 | Hillary Counseling Does couples counseling work? Yes, for many couples. Research shows couples counseling can meaningfully improve relationship satisfaction, especially when both partners are willing to participate. Starting before things reach a breaking point can make the process easier, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late if […]

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]]> What Actually Is the Gottman Method? A Milwaukee Couples Therapist Explains https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2026/10/23/gottman-method-couples-therapy-milwaukee/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:47:39 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=10038 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW, Gottman Level 2 | Hillary Counseling Have you ever had the same argument with your partner for what feels like the hundredth time? Maybe it starts with something small, like dishes left in the sink, an unanswered text, or feeling like you’re carrying more of the mental load. Before you know […]

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]]> Therapy for Men: Why So Many Wait—and Why Starting Can Be a Turning Point https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2026/10/13/therapy-for-men-milwaukee/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:39:03 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=10020 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW | Hillary Counseling Maybe you’ve been feeling more irritable lately. You’re overwhelmed at work, have less patience with your partner, or find yourself withdrawing from the people around you. You know something feels off, but you can’t quite put your finger on it. So you do what you’ve always done. Push […]

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]]> Career Change at 45: Is It Too Late, or Is It Exactly the Right Time? https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2026/09/18/career-change-at-45/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:50:20 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=9973 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW | Hillary Counseling There’s something about reaching your 40s that can make you look at your life differently. Maybe you’ve spent years building a career you once wanted, but it doesn’t feel as fulfilling anymore. Maybe the job that once challenged you now leaves you drained. Or perhaps you’ve started wondering […]

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]]> Premarital Counseling in Milwaukee: Why More Couples Are Starting Early https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2026/09/09/premarital-counseling-in-milwaukee-why-more-couples-are-starting-early/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:20:15 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=9965 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW | Hillary Counseling Getting engaged is exciting. There are venues to tour, guest lists to create, flowers to choose, and a seemingly endless number of decisions to make before the wedding day. But more Milwaukee couples are also making room for something that has nothing to do with planning the perfect […]

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]]> Feeling Invisible After 45? What’s Really Going On https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2026/08/28/feeling-invisible-after-45-whats-really-going-on/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:10:05 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=9904 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW | Hillary Counseling There’s a strange experience many women begin to notice somewhere in their 40s or 50s: you’re still you, but you don’t always feel like yourself anymore. Maybe you catch your reflection and are surprised by the person looking back at you. Your body is changing in ways you […]

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]]> Can Perimenopause Cause Anxiety? Why You May Suddenly Feel More Anxious in Your 40s https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2026/08/18/can-perimenopause-cause-anxiety/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:52:23 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=9885 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW | Hillary Counseling Maybe you’ve always considered yourself someone who handles stress pretty well. Then somewhere in your 40s, something shifts. You’re more easily overwhelmed. You wake up in the middle of the night with your mind racing. Things that used to roll off your back suddenly feel like too much. […]

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]]> Coping With Trauma Anniversaries: What This Milwaukee Therapist Wants You to Know https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2026/07/22/coping-trauma-anniversaries/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:00:25 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=9876 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW | Hillary Counseling Key takeaways: A trauma anniversary is a spike in anxiety, sadness, or irritability tied to the time of year a difficult event happened — even if you’re not consciously thinking about it. These reactions come from the nervous system, not from a lack of progress in your healing. […]

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]]> EMDR for Grief: How It Differs from Traditional Grief Counseling https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2026/07/14/emdr-for-grief-milwaukee/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:26:09 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=9857 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW | Hillary Counseling Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, yet no two people grieve in exactly the same way. If grief has left you feeling emotionally stuck, EMDR for grief is one option that can help alongside traditional counseling. EMDR for grief is a trauma-focused therapy that helps […]

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]]> Want More Spark in Your Long-Term Relationship? Start Here https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2026/06/11/reignite-desire-long-term-relationship/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:47:47 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=9665 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW | Hillary Counseling KEY TAKEAWAY | How do you reignite desire in a long-term relationship? It starts with novelty — breaking familiar routines to rediscover curiosity, vulnerability, and play with your partner. Simple tools like unexpected questions, new shared experiences, and a willingness to be a little playful can create the […]

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