Therapy That Goes Beyond Understanding the Pattern
You may already know why you respond the way you do. You can name the childhood experience, recognize the relationship pattern, and see when you are abandoning your own needs. Yet in the moment, your body still reacts as though the old threat is here.
I’m Jennifer L. Hillier, M.A., LPC-S (she/her), with Mending Hearts Counseling. I provide online therapy for adults in Texas, Colorado, Florida, and Vermont. My work focuses on complex trauma, unresolved childhood experiences, emotional and narcissistic abuse, and the ways those experiences continue to shape relationships and your sense of self.
Therapy with me is a place to understand what happened and work with the responses that understanding alone has not changed. We can explore the beliefs you carry, the protective patterns you developed, and what you need now to feel more grounded, connected, and able to choose differently.
Private-Pay Therapy Fees
Initial intake session: $200
Individual therapy session: $180
These are my private-pay rates. If you have a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you may be able to use those funds for eligible therapy expenses. Check your plan’s rules to confirm.
Why Choose Private Pay?
Private pay can make sense when you have a high deductible, your insurance doesn’t cover the therapist you want to see, or you prefer to pay directly for care. It lets you consider the therapeutic fit alongside the cost, instead of limiting your search to a provider list.
The fit matters when you are doing trauma work. You need someone who takes your experiences seriously, notices the patterns beneath the immediate problem, and moves at a pace that supports meaningful change. I draw from EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other approaches based on your needs and goals. We will not force every concern into a single method or rush you past what needs attention.
Private pay does not mean you have to commit to an undefined course of therapy. We will talk about what brings you in, what you hope will change, and how our work is helping as we go.
Can I Use HSA, FSA, or Out-of-Network Benefits?
You may be able to pay for eligible therapy sessions with an HSA or FSA card. Your plan administrator can confirm what is covered and whether it requires any documentation.
Some insurance plans also offer out-of-network mental health benefits. If you want to explore possible reimbursement, review my Out-of-Network Benefits page and contact your insurer directly about your plan. Coverage and reimbursement depend on your specific benefits; they are not guaranteed.
Private-Pay Online Therapy
Online Trauma Therapy with Jennifer L. Hillier, M.A., LPC-S
What I Help With
My Approach
I integrate evidence-based therapies, including:
Ready to Begin?
You do not need to have your story neatly organized before your first appointment. We can start with what is happening now, what feels difficult to change, and what you would like your life and relationships to feel like instead.
