Biography
Hilary Sheeks is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Iowa State University in Child and Family Services and enjoyed a meaningful career working with children and families in a church ministry setting. Through her experiences in working with families, Hilary could see the great need for effective and compassionate professional counseling for children and their parents. Hilary made the decision to go to graduate school to receive her education to be a mental health professional. She received her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Drake University.
Hilary has experience providing therapy in various settings. She has provided group therapy, family therapy and individual therapy for clients of all ages. Hilary’s life experiences and professional background have enabled her to effectively meet the needs of a variety of clients.
Hilary’s areas of clinical interest include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief/Loss
- Anger/Conflict
- Eating Disorders
- Spiritual Concerns
- Childhood and Parenting Issues
- Mindfulness/Boundaries
- Selective Mutism
Therapist’s Statement
I have found my clinical strength lies in working with women of all ages, as well as kids and teens ages 10 and up. I love getting to know each of my clients and giving them a safe space to share their story. My goal is for each person in my counseling office to feel heard, valued and significant. It is my hope that they would never feel judged, but that the counseling experience would be a safe place for them to be open, and receive tools to help them wherever they are in life. My faith in a loving and personal God helps me to express His compassion and wisdom as I partner with my clients in whatever they may be facing. It is my aim for my clients to leave each session feeling hope and experiencing peace.
I enjoy spending time with my family, which includes my husband and our four children. We love to go to the lake to relax and spend time on the water. We also love getting together with both sets of our parents and spending time with friends.