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Maryclaire Hillebrand, M.Ed., LPC

Biography :

Maryclaire Hillebrand is a licensed professional counselor (LPC). She completed her bachelor’s degree in education at Arizona State University, and her master’s degree in counseling / school counseling at Northern Arizona University.  Maryclaire has been providing therapy services since 2021 to children, teenagers, young adults, couples, and parents. In addition to being a licensed mental health professional, Maryclaire has over 8 years of experience as a teacher to special education, regular education and gifted / honors students.  Maryclaire is skilled in working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, learning difficulties, social skills deficits, relationship issues, behavioral challenges, and those with trauma histories.

Practice Philosophy :

My goal as a therapist is always to provide a safe, inviting, and inclusive space in which clients can find connection, clarity, and growth. As a former special education teacher, I have seen firsthand how essential it is to establish and maintain rapport between student and teacher.  Now as a licensed mental health therapist, I find that growth and development always begin with a trusting, positive relationship. In my therapeutic work with clients, I utilize a strongly collaborative approach, and establish a therapeutic bond prior to employing specific clinical intervention(s). I have experience in utilizing a number of different therapeutic techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, solutions-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, and other strengths-based approaches.  I also sometimes use a combination of approaches, and always tailor my therapeutic interventions to the specific needs of the client.