Carrie Hillebrandt , LIMHP, LMHP

Carrie Hillebrandt is a licensed mental health professional who has been working in the mental health field since 2007. She holds the credentials LIMHP and LMHP - both designations indicating licensure to provide independent mental health care - and brings years of experience from residential and private practice settings. Carrie has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and offers clinical support for a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, teen issues, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and crisis or adjustment difficulties.

Carrie approaches therapy from a person-centered framework and integrates trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, standard CBT techniques, and solution-focused strategies to tailor treatment to each individual. She is also trained in TAC and is recognized as an adoption-competent therapist, supporting both children and adults with adoption-related needs. Building rapport is emphasized as a foundational step in effective therapy, and Carrie prioritizes respect, patience, and a nonjudgmental stance when working with others.

To maintain professional growth she regularly pursues continuing education, reviews current literature, and collaborates with colleagues. She supervises other clinicians and facilitates group supervision and consultation to support strong clinical practice. Carrie works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and develop individualized treatment plans that reflect each person’s unique circumstances and strengths.

Approaches Carrie Uses for Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and to take meaningful action guided by personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and making choices during life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships influence current patterns in connections and emotions. This approach is useful for relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, blended family issues, and challenges related to adoption or abandonment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical strategies to shift them. CBT is effective for depression, anxiety, coping with transitions, and managing mood or impulse-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Carrie works collaboratively with each person to explore what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so therapy remains relevant and responsive to progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone let people connect from home while live chat or text-based messaging provides ongoing support between meetings. These remote options can make scheduling easier and increase access to consistent care from licensed professionals regardless of location.