💛 Meet the Heart Behind The Therapy Spot: Tarica Hillman, LICSW

At The Therapy Spot, we believe healing happens in safe, supportive spaces. That belief comes straight from our founder, Tarica Hillman, LICSW, a passionate therapist, advocate, and dreamer who turned her vision of compassionate mental health care into a reality.

Let’s take a closer look at the heart behind the practice.

👩🏾‍⚕️ From Medicine to Mental Health

Born and raised in Alabama, Tarica always knew she wanted to help people. In fact, she originally dreamed of becoming a doctor—until she discovered she couldn’t handle the sight of blood! But her desire to support others never changed.

“I discovered social work as a way to help people without having to face blood—and it turned out to be my true calling.”

That discovery launched a career rooted in empathy, service, and a commitment to helping individuals and families heal and thrive.

🌱 Why She Started The Therapy Spot

After years of working in various clinical settings, Tarica noticed a pattern: a lack of truly supportive, independent, and culturally aware therapy spaces. Many people were seeking help, but didn’t feel safe or seen.

“I created The Therapy Spot to offer a comfortable space where people could get the support they need without shame—from someone who genuinely cares.”

Tarica wanted to remove the stigma from therapy and build a place where every client feels heard, seen, and valued.

🧠 Her Approach to Therapy

Tarica works with teens and adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, and more. Her therapeutic style is client-centered, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

She believes therapy should be a collaborative journey—one that honors each client’s unique experience and encourages healing at their own pace.

💪 Living with Chronic Illness & Leading by Example

Tarica lives with a chronic illness, and she is open about how that experience has shaped her personally and professionally.

“I’m living proof that when you set your mind to something and put in the work, you can make it happen—no matter the obstacles. Don’t minimize your dream or sell yourself short. Believe in you.”

Her resilience and authenticity help clients feel empowered to honor their own journeys, no matter how challenging.

🧘 Self-Care, Joy, and Life Outside the Office

When she’s not in session, you’ll find Tarica:

• Exploring new restaurants 🍽️

• Cooking delicious meals 👩🏾‍🍳

• Getting creative with arts and crafts 🎨

• Traveling and soaking up new experiences 🌍

She prioritizes her own wellness through mental and physical self-care, and reminds her clients that rest and reset are necessary parts of growth.

💬 A Message from Tarica

“If you’re thinking about therapy, I want you to know you don’t have to face things alone. Here, you have a therapist who sees you, hears you, and wants to walk with you through it. You matter.”

If you're ready to begin your journey with a therapist who gets it and genuinely cares, book a session with Tarica Hillman today.

Your healing journey deserves a soft place to land. 💛