Hilary Brown, MSW, LICSW

(She/her)

About Me

Hilary works with adults 18 years and older. Her specialty is in trauma specifically PTSD, PTSD with dissociative features and dissociative disorders including dissociative identity disorder. She also works with major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder and chemical dependency disorders. Hilary is an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) certified clinician and is trained in NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) therapy. Hilary meets clients where they are at and believes that they are the experts on their lives. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, ego state work, EMDR and NARM to help facilitate healing. In her free time, Hilary enjoys walking her dog, cooking and playing board games

Education & Experience

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota, Duluth
Master of Social Work
May 2016
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Bachelor of Arts May 2013
Major: Psychology
WORK EXPERIENCE
Outpatient Therapist, Nystrom & Associates Duluth, MN May 2017-Present
332 West Superior Street, Suite 300 Office: 218-722-4379
ARMHS Worker, Nystrom & Associates Duluth, MN June 2016- September 2017
332 West Superior Street, Suite 300 Office: 218-722-4379
Intern, Program to Aid Victims of Sexual Assault
Duluth, MN May 2015-June 2016
32 East 1st Street, Suite 200
Office: 218-726-1442
Intern, St. Louis County Duluth, MN September 2014-May 2015
320 West Superior Street
Office: 218-726-2000

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

PAVSA crisis line counselor
PAVSA hospital advocate
Madison WI rape crisis counselor

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Mood Disorders
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • First Responders
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Underserved
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • HCSC
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealth