Hillary Clausen
Baltimore,Maryland
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist with over 8 years of experience providing psychotherapy and art therapy to children, adolescents, and adults across private practice, pediatric medical, school, and community mental health settings. Skilled in trauma-informed care and the use of creative therapeutic interventions to support emotional insight, self-expression, and psychological growth. Experienced in building long-term therapeutic relationships, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and managing all aspects of clinical practice, including treatment planning, documentation, care coordination, and insurance processes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Practice
Still Waters Counseling
Baltimore, MD
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained a full-time caseload providing individual psychotherapy to adults and adolescents, managing all aspects of treatment planning, documentation, and care coordination.
- Developed long-term therapeutic alliances, with many clients remaining in treatment for multiple years.
- Provided therapy services in both English and Spanish to serve a diverse client population.
- Conducted sessions in person and via telehealth platforms, ensuring accessibility and continuity of care.
- Managed the business operations of a private practice, including negotiating and interfacing with insurance companies, maintaining credentialing, and overseeing billing and reimbursement processes.
- Coordinated scheduling, intake, and case management while maintaining a consistent weekly therapy schedule for clients.
Advanced Pediatrics — Behavioral Health Department
Vienna, Virginia
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided psychotherapy and Art Therapy to children and young adults (ages 5-22) within an integrated pediatric medical setting.
- Provided individual therapy, family therapy, and art therapy interventions to support emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, and developmental concerns.
- Collaborated closely with pediatricians to coordinate behavioral health care and ensure integrated treatment planning.
- Led weekly parent seminars to supported families in understanding and addressing children’s emotional and behavioral needs during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Accotink Academy
Springfield, VA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided counseling and art therapy to students (K–12) with behavioral and developmental challenges in a therapeutic school setting.
- Collaborated with educators and clinical staff and contributed behavioral health treatment goals to students’ IEPs.
Walski Counseling Services
Albuquerque, NM
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided psychotherapy in both English and Spanish to a diverse client population, primarily Medicaid recipients, in a community mental health setting.
- Worked extensively with high-acuity clients, including trauma survivors, delivering trauma-informed care and ongoing treatment support.
Northern New Mexico Neuropsychology
Santa Fe, NM
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Administered and scored comprehensive neuropsychological testing batteries for children under the supervision of a licensed neuropsychologist.
- Managed scheduling, insurance coordination, and front-office administrative operations for the practice.
Education
Master of Science - Painting And Printmaking; International Relations
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA06-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Painting And Printmaking; International Relations
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA06-2011
Skills
- Spanish language fluency
- Improv club president in college
- Psychodrama trained
Timeline
Private Practice
Still Waters Counseling
03.2022 - Current
Advanced Pediatrics — Behavioral Health Department
01.2021 - 01.2023
Accotink Academy
01.2019 - 01.2021
Walski Counseling Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
Northern New Mexico Neuropsychology
01.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Painting And Printmaking; International Relations
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts - Painting And Printmaking; International Relations
Virginia Commonwealth University