Dr. Donna St. Hillier , LMHC

Dr. Donna St. Hillier is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 40 years of professional experience. Over four decades she has supported people facing stress and anxiety, guided those coping with grief and loss, and assisted individuals managing depression and life transitions.

Dr. St. Hillier often works with clients from the geriatric generations and values the perspective that comes from lived experience. She approaches therapy from a strengths-based stance, affirming that each person is the author of their own life story and that existing skills and history can be resources for change. LMHC indicates a license to provide mental health counseling in Florida, reflecting her training and years of practice.

Beginning therapy can require courage, and Dr. St. Hillier honors that readiness to engage. She welcomes people who are prepared to explore their concerns and supports them as they draw on personal strengths to address challenges and navigate meaningful change.

Evidence-informed approaches for online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people focus on their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and situations that involve coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person seeking help by offering empathetic listening and support so clients can explore their own goals and build on existing strengths - this approach is often helpful for grief, depression, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and teaches practical strategies to manage symptoms and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. St. Hillier works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences, and licensed professionals can adapt techniques over time as those needs evolve.

Online work offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat meetings, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, support continuity of care, and allow people to connect with therapists from their own communities or households.