Jim Hilleary, MS
Change is hard. Coaching can help.
Sometimes your whole life feels like shifting sand under your feet. Everything is changing and you’re up at night with negative thoughts running through your head.
Do you feel aimless and angry as you transition into adulthood with little family support and no one to help you find your way? Is your romantic partnership ending or are the needs, desires, and expectations of your partner suddenly different than they were before? Is your career stagnating or your current work making you wonder why you started down this path? Are you entering retirement with a sense that life is short but no idea what you’re meant to do with the time you have left?
Regardless of your age or the kind of transition you are grappling with, I can walk with you and guide you through this time. We will explore how you got to this place and develop customized solutions that work best for you. You’ll gain perspective as we work through the obstacles you’re facing and dive deeper into your existential questions. Soon you’ll be confident in your own ability to handle whatever life throws at you. If you are wondering about your purpose in life and searching for meaning, let’s collaborate together to discover a new path into the future.
Background and Experience
Jim has a bachelor’s degree from Emory University, a master’s degree in Education from Georgia State University, and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from the University of the Cumberlands. He worked for over a decade as a teacher, coach, and administrator at the Galloway School in Atlanta before switching into the mental health field. Now working as a pre-licensed therapist, his diverse experience makes him a skilled counselor helping those seeking support and guidance.
Jim has decades of experience with mindfulness and meditation. As a practicing meditator for over 20 years, he is trained in a variety of different approaches including Vipassana meditation, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Mindful Self-Compassion, and Cognitive Based Compassion Training. He teaches clients these skills in the service of their goals.
Jim uses a collaborative style where clients are heard, accepted, and supported in a non-judgmental manner. He creates a physically and emotionally safe space where clients feel free to share honestly about their struggles and challenges. His empathy and compassion allow clients to feel comfortable being their most authentic, vulnerable selves so they can know themselves more deeply and access their own inner wisdom.
Jim has particular expertise working with clients who have ADHD or some other neurodivergence, marriage counseling, career transitions, and sex therapy. He is LGBTQ friendly, and polyamory & kink informed.