Hilary Stover, LISW-CP, LCSW

Hilary Stover is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in South Carolina with 18 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults through a wide range of life challenges. She holds clinical social work licenses in South Carolina and Oregon and has provided care in outpatient and inpatient settings, including community agencies, private hospitals, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and her own private practice. Over the course of her career she has helped people navigate trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, stress, ADHD, motivation, anger, parenting concerns, and adjustments related to health and wellness.

Hilary uses evidence-based methods to help clients build practical skills and make meaningful change. She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing and is certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Focused Health Coaching. Her style blends warmth and empathy with clear, goal-focused guidance, encouraging clients to identify strengths and practice cognitive and behavioral strategies that reduce distress and support long-term growth.

Hilary favors virtual therapy because it reduces barriers and allows people to connect in ways that fit their lives. She individualizes treatment plans to each person’s needs, working collaboratively to replace unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with more effective ones and to move toward the goals clients set for themselves. When clients are ready, she welcomes the opportunity to meet, support, and empower them to make the changes they want to see.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Hilary Stover integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients address a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, providing practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused method that helps people find their own motivation for change, particularly useful for substance use, ambivalence, and behavior change. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Hilary works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors methods and tools to the individual and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging when that format better fits their schedule. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals, accommodate busy lives, and maintain momentum between in-person appointments when needed.