Hillary Counseling, Milwaukee-based Therapy for Adolescents and Adults https://www.hillarycounseling.com/home/ Lisa Hillary, MSW, LCSW, Psychotherapy and Counseling for Adults and Adolescents Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:20:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 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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]]> What Actually Happens During an EMDR Therapy Session in Milwaukee? https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2026/05/28/emdr-therapy-milwaukee-what-to-expect/ Thu, 28 May 2026 21:14:25 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=9615 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW | Hillary Counseling Key Takeaways: EMDR therapy doesn’t require you to relive trauma in detail — most clients find it gentler than expected. The first few sessions focus on history, assessment, and building coping tools before any processing begins. Hillary Counseling offers EMDR therapy in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward for adults […]

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]]> How to Stop Obsessing Over Losing Weight for Summer: A Milwaukee Therapist’s Perspective https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2026/05/21/how-to-stop-obsessing-over-losing-weight-for-summer-a-milwaukee-therapists-perspective/ Thu, 21 May 2026 22:20:08 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=9602 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW | Hillary Counseling As the weather starts warming up in Milwaukee and summer plans begin filling the calendar, many people notice a familiar shift in their thoughts. Suddenly it’s everywhere: summer bodies, diet trends, workout challenges, before-and-after transformations, and messages telling us we should somehow become a different version of ourselves […]

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]]> Dating as a Neurodivergent Adult in Milwaukee: Tips from an Affirming Therapist https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2026/04/28/dating-as-a-neurodivergent-adult-in-milwaukee-tips-from-an-affirming-therapist/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:57:33 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=9589 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW | Hillary Counseling Dating can feel complicated for anyone—but if you’re a neurodivergent adult, it can come with an added layer of nuance. Whether you identify as autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent, you may find yourself wondering: Why does dating feel so exhausting? Am I missing something everyone else seems to […]

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]]> The Highly Sensitive Brain vs. OCD: Understanding the Difference https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2026/04/15/the-highly-sensitive-brain-vs-ocd-understanding-the-difference/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:03:05 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=9533 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW | Hillary Counseling If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I just highly sensitive, or could this be OCD?”—you’re not alone. At Hillary Counseling, a boutique psychotherapy practice in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, we often work with individuals who feel deeply, think deeply, and sometimes struggle to understand where sensitivity ends and anxiety […]

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