Hillary Hollander

LCSW-C, NPCM
SHE/ HER/HERS
HILLARY@TOWSONMENTALHEALTH.COM

Hillary Hollander is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical and National Professional Certified Mediator who specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. With more than fifteen years of clinical experience, Hillary helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, social anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. She is particularly passionate about supporting families through separation, divorce, co-parenting challenges, and other significant family changes.

A native Marylander and graduate of The Bryn Mawr School, Hillary earned her Bachelor of Arts from Franklin & Marshall College and her Master of Social Work from Hunter College. Since earning her graduate degree in 2009, she has worked in a variety of clinical settings providing individual, family, and group therapy to adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

Hillary specializes in working with teenagers and young adults as they navigate the unique demands of adolescence, emerging adulthood, and life transitions. She understands that these stages of life often bring increased academic, social, family, and personal pressures, and she works collaboratively with clients to build self-awareness, confidence, emotional resilience, and practical coping skills.

As a Certified Mediator, Hillary brings a unique perspective to her work with families. She has experience helping parents navigate separation, divorce, co-parenting relationships, and family conflict in a way that prioritizes communication, problem-solving, and the well-being of children. Hillary understands the emotional challenges that accompany family restructuring and works to help families move forward with greater understanding, stability, and confidence.

Hillary's therapeutic approach is warm, supportive, and individualized. She believes that meaningful change occurs within a strong therapeutic relationship and strives to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. She utilizes a variety of evidence-based and insight-oriented approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, client-centered therapy, and solution-focused interventions. Her goal is to help clients identify their strengths, overcome obstacles, and become the healthiest and most authentic versions of themselves.

In addition to her clinical work, Hillary was appointed by former Larry Hogan to serve on the State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (SCCAN), reflecting her longstanding commitment to the well-being of children, adolescents, and families throughout Maryland.

Education

Master of Social Work, Hunter College

Bachelor of Arts, Franklin & Marshall College

Certifications & Professional Leadership

National Professional Certified Mediator

Former Appointee, State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect

Areas of Special Interest

Anxiety Disorders
Depression
Social Anxiety
Eating Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Divorce and Separation Adjustment
Co-Parenting and Family Transitions
Family Conflict Resolution
Relationship Challenges
Young Adult and Emerging Adult Issues
Self-Esteem and Confidence Building
Life Transitions
Individual, Family, and Group Therapy