Hilary Gruber, MA, LPC

Hilary is an Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in art and traditional talk therapy. Hilary’s areas of specialization include anxiety and mood disorders, trauma, and life transitions.

Hilary has a creative and energetic presence; she brings her genuine self into her practice to help clients feel safe and comfortable with self-exploration and making changes. As an art therapist, Hilary integrates art-making into the therapeutic relationship. Through art, Hilary helps her clients explore their thoughts and feelings, and process topics that may be challenging to discuss verbally. She also can offer other creative arts where music and movement can be integrated into her treatment.

Hilary earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York, and a Master’s degree in Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler University in Chicago, IL. Before joining North Shore Family Services, Hilary worked in an inpatient setting providing Art Therapy services.

In her free time, Hilary enjoys baking, singing, reading science fiction, and spending time with her cat, Brooklyn.