Sherry Gould-Hillhouse, LPC

Sherry Gould-Hillhouse, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), brings graduate-level training and a practical, evidence-informed approach to supporting people affected by trauma, PTSD, and addiction. She holds a Master’s in Human Services and a Master’s in Counseling - two graduate degrees that focus on clinical skills and the theory and practice of helping professions. As an EMDR-trained clinician, she integrates trauma-focused methods with other evidence-based approaches to promote meaningful, lasting change.

Sherry approaches care from a collaborative perspective, honoring the individual as the expert of their own life while offering steady guidance and clinical expertise. She creates a non-judgmental space where individuals can explore thoughts, emotions, and experiences at a pace that feels manageable. To increase access to care, she offers a sliding scale and tailors support to each person’s unique needs and goals. Her practice emphasizes compassionate, practical strategies that aim to support recovery and personal growth over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and develop psychological flexibility - in plain terms it supports learning to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and to take action aligned with personal values. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns that emerge in close relationships, exploring how early bonds influence current connections and helping clients build more secure, satisfying relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and the therapist’s unconditional positive regard - it provides a supportive environment where clients lead the pace of change and feel heard.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sherry works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and for matching communication styles. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or work, accommodate busy schedules, and provide multiple ways to engage in care that fit a client’s life.