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Dr. Donna St. Hillier

Compassionate CBT-informed care with decades of experience

LMHC Florida

Experience
40 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Donna

Dr. Donna St.

Background and approach

Hillier brings a cognitive behavioral framework together with broader therapeutic perspectives to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions.

With 40 years of clinical experience, she draws on practical strategies from CBT while integrating acceptance, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas to support clients in coping with loss, chronic illness, caregiving demands, and identity-related concerns such as LGBT and gender dysphoria issues. Dr.

St. Hillier practices in Florida as an LMHC and emphasizes each persons strengths and life history as resources for change.

She encourages clients to view themselves as the authors of their own stories and to use courage and resilience as tools in facing difficult emotions and circumstances. Her approach blends skills-based work with attention to meaning, life purpose, and relational patterns developed over decades of practice.

People seeking help for caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, end-of-life concerns, or feelings of emptiness and shame will find a clinician who combines empathic listening with concrete techniques. Sessions are offered through multiple remote formats to fit varied needs and schedules.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward a meaningful life; it is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with structured techniques to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to develop practical coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating a supportive space where a person's own strengths and experiences guide the work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively to determine which methods best match a client's goals, preferences, and needs. Over time techniques may be combined or adjusted so that sessions remain focused and relevant to the issues at hand.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to receive ongoing care from a licensed professional without travel, allowing people to fit therapy into busy lives while maintaining consistent support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Primary focus areas include stress, anxiety, grief, depression, LGBT issues, and coping with life changes, with additional attention to topics such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, and hospice or end-of-life counseling.
What therapeutic style can I expect?
Therapy is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, and psychodynamic approaches to combine practical skills with exploration of meaning.
How long has the therapist been practicing?
The clinician has 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She is a Florida LMHC with license number FL LMHC MH495 and practices from Florida.
Are sessions available in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Appointments are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English