Hilary Stover, LISW-CP, LCSW
Compassionate clinical social worker for complex challenges
- Trauma and addiction
- Evidence based techniques
- Flexible virtual sessions
About Hilary Stover
Hilary Stover is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults through a wide range of mental health and life challenges. She holds LISW-CP and LCSW clinical social work licenses, indicating her credentials to provide clinical care in South Carolina and Oregon, and has worked across outpatient and inpatient settings including community agencies, private hospitals, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and in private practice.
Her clinical focus includes trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, stress, self-esteem, ADHD, motivation, anger, parenting, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, chronic pain and illness, and adjustment to life changes. She draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, and she is certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and focused health coaching. These tools are adapted to each person so interventions match individual goals, needs, and circumstances.
Hilary emphasizes a warm, empathetic, and direct therapeutic style that balances support with honest guidance. She helps clients identify thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck, then builds practical cognitive and behavioral skills to manage stress, improve functioning, and move toward meaningful change. Her goal is to find and leverage each person’s strengths to foster coping, growth, and forward movement.
Her clinical focus includes trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, stress, self-esteem, ADHD, motivation, anger, parenting, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, chronic pain and illness, and adjustment to life changes. She draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, and she is certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and focused health coaching. These tools are adapted to each person so interventions match individual goals, needs, and circumstances.
Hilary emphasizes a warm, empathetic, and direct therapeutic style that balances support with honest guidance. She helps clients identify thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck, then builds practical cognitive and behavioral skills to manage stress, improve functioning, and move toward meaningful change. Her goal is to find and leverage each person’s strengths to foster coping, growth, and forward movement.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Body imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Hilary Stover have?
Hilary Stover has 18 years of experience.
Is Hilary Stover a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds LISW-CP and LCSW credentials. License details are SC LISW-CP 9361 and OR LCSW L14919.
In which languages does Hilary Stover provide therapy?
Hilary Stover provides therapy in English.
Where is Hilary Stover located?
She is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Hilary Stover as my therapist?
You can work with Hilary Stover through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Hilary Stover work with international clients?
Hilary Stover does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Hilary Stover cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily life by breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing new responses.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, strength-based method that helps people resolve ambivalence and find internal motivation for change. It is often helpful for substance use, behavioral changes, and building commitment to personal goals by exploring values and next steps.
Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental acceptance of thoughts and feelings. It can reduce reactivity to stress, support emotional regulation, and complement other approaches when coping with anxiety, chronic pain, or mood challenges.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. A licensed professional will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailor methods and pace accordingly so therapy feels useful and manageable.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and lets people engage in care from home or other convenient locations. These options can make it easier to access consistent treatment, practice skills between sessions, and fit therapy into a busy life while still working closely with a therapist.