About Me
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience, specializing in integrated health and wellness. Trained in family systems, mind/body health, mindfulness, trauma work, psychosynthesis, expressive arts and equine-assisted therapy, over the course of my career, I've developed a series of workshops helping women feel more confident and empowered to meet the challenges they face.
Depending on your needs, my approach may include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-oriented therapy, psychodynamic processes, somatic psychology, psycho-education, spirituality, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, psychosynthesis, expressive arts (writing, collage, drawing), meditation, visualization and dream-work.
My specialties are working with -
Fear, Anxiety, Aging, Living with a Chronic Illness, Creative Blocks, Relationship Issues, Desired Habit Change, Exploring Places Where We’re Stuck, Depression, Grief and Loss and How to Create a Life With Meaning,
I'm a big believer in seeing life challenges, especially the most painful ones, as a catalyst for self-discovery, personal growth and positive change. I know. It's the last thing we want to hear when we feel like we’re fighting for our life….which most often we are!
Approaching what challenges us, with curiosity and compassion (rather than judgement), we begin to learn how to honor all parts of ourselves…..even those most difficult and painful parts. It’s from this place we give ourselves the gift of connecting to our most authentic and true self. We learn what we value and how to take steps toward creating the life we want. "We begin to hear the heartbeat of our own why." - Sharon David, PhD.
My goal in working with you is to offer a warm and nurturing environment, as well as practical tools, where you feel safe to explore and work with your challenges. To engage them as an ally on your journey to deeper health and wellness.
"Healing isn't about finding peace outside of the storm. It's about finding peace right in it's center. Accepting fear and pain as an ally, rather than push it away, opens the possibility for healing at a very deep level." - Melissa West
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career
I also have experience in Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related, Eating, Sleeping, Parenting, Anger, Depression
Licensing
LPC #LPC0013297 (Expires: 2019-08-31)
LMHC #LH60583453 (Expires: 2018-03-31)
Reviews
Jill is helping me through a crossroads in my life. She is enabling me to focus in on the issues that have brought me here and to begin to make the necessary changes in myself to move forward positively.
Jillian is very good at offering practical solutions to help. She is smart and caring and I trust her. Would highly recommend her to others!
Thank you Jillian for being there and actually listening and accepting me!
Jillian is a very kind soul. I feel like she has a very sincere interest in helping in any way possible and I appreciate her commitment to her clients.
Jillian brings a kind and open heart to her therapy practice. She helps shine a light on areas that are sometimes hard to see.
I have found this resource quite helpful and the advice provided dovetails my needs. It does take work; but, all self improvement requires investment.
Jillian has a friendly and warm approach. Puts one at ease. Feels safe to discuss things.
Jillian is very warm, honest, helpful, and patient. I would recommend her to anyone who needs help.