Individuals and families go through many developmental stages. Some we move through more easily than others, and sometimes we feel stuck and seek support and guidance to make good choices for ourselves and our family. My approach to therapy is to work with the entire family using solution focused and cognitive behavioral techniques.
These techniques emphasize each family member's strengths, assist in improved communication within the family, and strive to help families achieve their goals. Setting these goals is part of the therapy process.
These techniques emphasize each family member's strengths, assist in improved communication within the family, and strive to help families achieve their goals. Setting these goals is part of the therapy process.
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Learn about the adoptive family life cycle. Join this monthly education and support group to explore the lifelong journey of adoption. This monthly group will provide education on adoption themes for your family and helpful parenting techniques, and support in a confidential and friendly group setting.
Hillary Wilson is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the mother of two school age children. She has over 22 years of experience in the field of counseling and has been licensed since 1999. She has a private practice in the Torrance/Palos Verdes area. She offers parenting talks regularly for South Bay schools and community organizations.
Ask, when opportunities arise, if your child can observe a friend's child who has recently potty trained use the toilet. Allow your child to run Naked outside and watch their body at work. With diapers off, a child can learn by feeling the urine sensation and see what is happening. Set a date for transitioning your child to underwear and do not plan other transitions around this time.
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Suzie D.
Dec 09, 2021
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Hillary has been seeing my children, 11 and 13, for the last year. She has been amazing and changed our lives. I interviewed quite a few therapists when looking for the right person for our family. What impresses me about her is her level of commitment, care and desire to help. I came to her not because my children had issues, but because I wanted them to have the tools to deal emotionally that I did not have growing up.
My children could not be more different. They have two different perspectives and yet, she is able to see it from their eyes with a level of patience that I do not possess
My children could not be more different. They have two different perspectives and yet, she is able to see it from their eyes with a level of patience that I do not possess
Sue L.
Nov 08, 2019
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Hillary has been my therapist for nearly 2 years. I have had both private and group sessions with her.
Very compassionate, caring, helpful, informative, gentle and loving therapist for sure. On top of theses qualities, she has knowledge in an array of different areas as well.
Hillary doesn't just sit there. She carefully listens to my needs in order for her to better help me.
She has been pretty much my savior.
Very compassionate, caring, helpful, informative, gentle and loving therapist for sure. On top of theses qualities, she has knowledge in an array of different areas as well.
Hillary doesn't just sit there. She carefully listens to my needs in order for her to better help me.
She has been pretty much my savior.
Karen S.
May 08, 2019
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Hillary Wilson has been my MFT for several years, helping me navigate through the difficult times of adulthood, marriage and family (raising children in today's world). She has helped me evolve into a happy, independent person, free from the guilt of my enabling parents. I'd also like to recommend Ms. Wilson for anyone with newborns, toddlers or teens. She will help open your eyes to see what today's child is facing, giving you powerful tools for dealing with the changes. Highly recommend.
