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Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, domestic abuse, <a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/ptsd\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">PTSD</a>, and substance use.</p><p>Hilliard works with children, adolescents, and adults, focusing on anxiety, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, and domestic violence. Hilliard's career includes significant roles at the Women's Center for Psychotherapy and the Veteran's Administration, where she provides psychotherapy and case management services.</p><p>Her work with veterans and in jail diversion programs has honed her skills in addressing multifaceted challenges involving mental health and practical life issues. Employing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, Hilliard adapts her approach to suit client needs.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist · Social Worker</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Group · Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>In-Person</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Connecticut</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/local/west-hartford-ct\">West Hartford, CT</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/substance-use-disorders\">Substance Use Disorders</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/michaela-hilliard#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/michaela-hilliard#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/michaela-hilliard#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/michaela-hilliard#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Domestic Abuse</li><li>PTSD</li><li>Substance Abuse</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Group</li><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>In-Person</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-credential-details\"><div><h3>Professional licenses and registrations</h3><p>LCSW</p></div></div><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Clinical Social Worker</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Connecticut</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>West Hartford, CT</h3><address>784 Farmington Ave<br>West Hartford, CT 06119</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:8605234450\">860-523-4450</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Michaela Hilliard?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/michaela-hilliard\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>","text":"Home People Michaela Hilliard Michaela Hilliard, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW West Hartford, CT AboutContributionsCare Michaela Hilliard is a licensed clinical social worker in West Hartford, CT. Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, domestic abuse, PTSD, and substance use. Hilliard works with children, adolescents, and adults, focusing on anxiety, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, and domestic violence. Hilliard's career includes significant roles at the Women's Center for Psychotherapy and the Veteran's Administration, where she provides psychotherapy and case management services. Her work with veterans and in jail diversion programs has honed her skills in addressing multifaceted challenges involving mental health and practical life issues. Employing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, Hilliard adapts her approach to suit client needs. 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Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, domestic abuse, <a href=\"/library/ptsd\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">PTSD</a>, and substance use.</p><p>Hilliard works with children, adolescents, and adults, focusing on anxiety, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, and domestic violence. Hilliard's career includes significant roles at the Women's Center for Psychotherapy and the Veteran's Administration, where she provides psychotherapy and case management services.</p><p>Her work with veterans and in jail diversion programs has honed her skills in addressing multifaceted challenges involving mental health and practical life issues. Employing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, Hilliard adapts her approach to suit client needs.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist · Social Worker</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Group · Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>In-Person</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Connecticut</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/local/west-hartford-ct\">West Hartford, CT</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/substance-use-disorders\">Substance Use Disorders</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Domestic Abuse</li><li>PTSD</li><li>Substance Abuse</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Group</li><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>In-Person</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-credential-details\"><div><h3>Professional licenses and registrations</h3><p>LCSW</p></div></div><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Clinical Social Worker</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Connecticut</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>West Hartford, CT</h3><address>784 Farmington Ave<br>West Hartford, CT 06119</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:8605234450\">860-523-4450</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Michaela Hilliard?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/michaela-hilliard\" href=\"/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>"}}