Kwawu-Gyasi is a Licensed Master Social Worker who earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in social work from Rutgers University in New Jersey. During her undergraduate studies, she participated in a study abroad program in Yucatán, Mexico, collaborating with students from across the country to support mental health services for underserved communities. She later earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, with a focus on clinical and macro behavioral health. Her professional experience spans outpatient trauma clinics, Schools, psychiatric group homes, inpatient psychiatric units, and residential treatment settings.

Hillary specializes in supporting individuals navigating PTSD, trauma and family trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and major life transitions, with a particular focus on adolescents. Her approach blends talk therapy, psychodynamic therapy, trauma-focused interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). She works collaboratively with each client, honoring their experiences, strengths, and goals while helping them build confidence, deepen self-understanding, and develop skills for meaningful, lasting change. Hillary understands that reaching out for support can feel vulnerable. She offers a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, explore difficult emotions, and strengthen their sense of self. She meets clients where they are, supporting them at a pace that respects their needs and readiness for change.

Outside of her clinical work, Hillary enjoys international travel, hiking, and exploring historic sites. Her curiosity and love of learning shape her openness to each client’s unique perspective, cultural background, and lived experience.