Portrait of Hillary Geffner for therapy website

About Me

Hello! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. I believe therapy is a collaborative process creating a compassionate, safe, and engaging environment for growth and self-discovery. My goal is to empower you to navigate life’s obstacles, deepen your self-awareness, foster meaningful relationships, and cultivate a more fulfilling and enriched life.

As a relational and systemic therapist, I adopt a holistic perspective that acknowledges how our connections with partners, family, friends, culture, and ourselves shape our experiences. This understanding is vital for healing, growth, and lasting transformation. By exploring these dynamics, we can uncover the deeper layers influencing your behaviors and well-being, paving the way for meaningful change.

With years of experience in private practice, I work with individuals, couples, and families, addressing a range of issues, including relationship dynamics, family conflict, anxiety, trauma, stress, depression, grief, and chronic illness. My commitment is to provide compassionate, high-quality care that respects your unique complexities. Together, we will enhance your emotional resilience and help you build and maintain the meaningful relationships essential for a fulfilled life.

My Therapeutic Approach

I utilize an integrative therapy model, combining behavioral, relational, and mindfulness strategies tailored to your specific needs. Grounded in a strengths-based perspective, I draw from methods like Narrative Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Attachment Theory, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Family Systems Theory to foster healing and growth.

Each therapeutic experience is unique, and I focus on understanding you and your individual circumstances. If you’re ready to start your journey toward healing and fulfillment, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

Education and Certifications

Long Island University, 2016, Masters of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy 

Syracuse University, 2014, Bachelor in Psychology

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, New York: 001478

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, New Jersey: 37FI00238200

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, 2020

Prepare/Enrich Certified Facilitator

Gottman Level 1 Certified

Specialties and Areas of Focus

  • Individual Therapy

  • Couples Therapy

  • Family Therapy

  • Relationship Issues

  • Family Conflict

  • Divorce/Separation

  • Stress

  • Life Stage Transitions

  • Trauma/PTSD

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Dating 

  • Parenting 

  • Infertility

  • Grief and Loss

  • Chronic Illness/Chronic Pain

  • Intimacy and Sex

  • Peer Relationships