Hilary J. Flint (they), MS, LCMHC, NCC

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    • Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling & Counselor Education (UNCG), in progress, anticipated May 2027

      • CACREP accredited

    • Master of Science, Clinical Counseling with a focus in Addictions from East Carolina University (ECU)

      • CACREP accredited

    • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC #: 17752) in the state of North Carolina (NC)

    • National Certified Counselor (NCC #: 1650448)

    • 2SLGBTQIA+ Community

    • Neurodivergent Folks

    • Teens (Ages 13+)

    • Artists, Musicians, & Creatives

    • Activists

    • Therapists & Helping Professionals

    • Couples/Relationships (Kink and Poly Affirming)

    • Partners, Family Members and Loved Ones of the Above

  • I specialize in working with the following:

    • Neurodivergence (Autism/ADHD), including providing Comprehensive Clinical Assessments (CCAs)

    • Identity Development & Exploration

    • Trauma

    • Disordered Eating Behaviors

    • Anger Issues/Emotion Regulation

    • Addiction/Substance Use

    • Anxiety

    • Perfectionism & People Pleasing

Before becoming a therapist, I came from a background in art — a foundation that continues to shape how I show up in this work. I value creativity as a meaningful tool for self-exploration and healing, especially in moments when words alone aren’t enough. My approach is grounded in a commitment to working towards a world that centers health, interdependence, and collective liberation. I strive to create a space that honors your unique experiences and supports your journey at your own pace.

Outside of work, I enjoy time spent in nature, getting lost in a good book, drawing, and being with my community, my partner, and our rescue Shiba Inu, Paloma.

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Hey! I’m Hilary.

I’m a neurodiversity and 2SLGBTQAI+ affirming, trauma-informed therapist with specialized training in EMDR and ERP.

I became a therapist because of my own positive experiences in therapy. I know what it’s like to sit in the client seat, and I fully recognize the importance of working with a therapist who gets it — where you know you can show up as your whole, authentic self.

I work with clients to heal from past experiences, live authentically, and feel more connected to themselves. I offer personalized therapy because I don’t believe that therapy is one-size-fits all, and I prioritize working with your individual strengths to meet your goals. I strive to create a safe and affirming space for healing and exploration. I offer online therapy and assessments to individuals residing anywhere in North Carolina.

PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION

I use an integrative and trauma-informed approach and draw from a range of theories to suit each client's individual needs.

My approach is primarily client-centered and social justice oriented, drawing from strengths based and relational-cultural theory (RCT). Grounded in RCT and client-centered approaches, I view therapy as a collaborative process, where healing occurs in the context of meaningful, authentic, and empowering relationships. A social justice approach within counseling recognizes that individuals do not exist in a vacuum: no one exists independent of society, culture, and context. In session, I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), motivational interviewing (MI), expressive arts therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

I acknowledge the ways in which systemic racism, oppressive societal conditions, and historic trauma can take a toll on mental, physical and emotional health. I align with Health At Every Size (HAES) approaches, and I strongly believe that all bodies are good bodies. I am 2SLGBTQAI+ affirming and use an anti-oppression lens, and I affirm that all individuals have the potential to live fulfilling and emotionally healthy lives. Click here to watch my video introduction.

SOCIAL POSITIONALITY STATEMENT

I recognize that my privileges and lived experiences shape how I move through the world. I strive to approach each client with cultural humility, awareness, and a commitment to ongoing learning. I continuously reflect on my positionality, challenge biases, and seek growth to ensure that my practice remains inclusive, trauma-informed, and client-centered.

Acknowledging my privileges also includes recognizing the ongoing impacts of colonization and its role in shaping systems of oppression, power, and access - and how these shows up within our current mental healthcare system. I am committed to challenging colonial frameworks in mental healthcare, and working toward practices that foster true inclusivity and collective liberation. I engage in ongoing anti-racist work through personal therapy, consultation, supervision, and professional training.

If you have any questions about this statement, please feel free to reach out.

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