Hilary Bucell, LCSW

I truly believe healing is possible when we can see clearly what it is that we want to change. It is such a gift to not only have our life experiences validated by another, but to also validate them ourselves— to see ourselves clearly with non-judgemental acceptance so we can gain a better understanding of what motivates us, where we are stuck, and how to move forward. Oftentimes, the stories we tell ourselves, or the stories we have been told, prevent this from happening. In our work together, through a combination of elements from evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapies, mind-body interventions and mindfulness practices— we will collaborate to help you know your past story is heard, how to stop unwanted behaviors and move forward with new skills and insight gained, and ultimately create a life that you desire. _________________________________________________________________ Hilary Bucell, LCSW Hilary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Mindfulness-Based Wellness Professional. In her private practice she works with both individuals and couples, specializing in the treatment of trauma, grief and anxiety-related disorders with those who identify as highly sensitive persons. Outside of direct clinical practice, Hilary is a Lecturer at Columbia University in New York City where she teaches Advanced Clinical Practice and Mindfulness in Clinical Practice to second year graduate students. Additionally, she provides clinical consultation, training, and key-note presentations to professionals and organizations— her involvement ranges from individual supervision to institution-wide professional development. Hilary has extensive training and interest in Buddhist/Contemplative Psychotherapy and the implementation of mindfulness and compassion-based interventions within clinical practice. She has studied and taught mindfulness-based interventions throughout East and Southeast Asia and is a qualified teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) as designated by the UC San Diego Mindfulness-Based Professional Training Institute (UCSD MBPTI). While the intersection of contemplative practice and psychotherapy is a major area of focus, Hilary continues to strengthen her clinical skills through consistent, ongoing training in areas such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness (TSM), Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), and Compassion for Couples.  Hilary is a graduate of the Columbia University School of Social Work Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Training Lab; there she received intensive training in DBT through Behavioral Tech Institute. Along with DBT, she is comprehensively trained in other evidence-based therapies: Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Gottman Couples Therapy. Hilary has worked at The Center for Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in New York City, interned at The Child Mind Institute in downtown Manhattan, and provided trauma counseling to inmates on Rikers Island through STEPS to End Family Violence.  Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, Hilary worked as a classical musician, performing professionally throughout the United States and Europe. She holds a Bachelor of Music from Ithaca College, a Master of Music from Temple University, and a Master of Science, Social Work from Columbia University where she was named the Overbrook Fellow for Advanced Study in Clinical Social Work Practice. Hilary firmly believes in the intersection of social justice and mental health, and is continuing to grow and learn as a sex-positive, LGBTQIA+ affirming practitioner. _________________________________________________________________ LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) * Pennsylvania State License #22457 * New York State License #094219 * Connecticut State Licensee #011852 _________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION Columbia University School of Social Work, New York, NY, USA Master of Science Social Work, Clinical Concentration **Overbrook Fellow for Advanced Clinical Study **Select DBT Training Lab Fellow UCSD Mindfulness-Based Professionals Training Institue Mindfuness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher Qualification Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA Master of Music, Vocal Performance Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, USA Bachelor of Music, Magna cum laude, Vocal Performance _________________________________________________________________ TRAINING & AFFILIATION The Center for Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior Therapy New York, New York Staff Psychotherapist The Child Mind Institute New York, New York Clinical Social Work Intern Steps to End Family Violence New York, New York Clinical Social Work Intern - The Rose M. Singer Center on Rikers Island _________________________________________________________________