I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California with several years of professional work experience. I have worked for a community counseling center and for the Juvenile Justice Mental Health department focusing on adolescents and their families dealing with drug and alcohol abuse and family systems.
I also have experience in private practice treating individuals and couples along with running motivational women's groups. My focus is helping clients work through personal obstacles while reaching for their individual goals. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
My therapy approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior and different variations of Humanistic Therapy. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling, happy life and to sign up for therapy. If you are ready to take that next step to start therapy, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Blended family issues, Body image, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 49904
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What a wonderful therapist Jill Dutra is. Incredibly kind and supportive. I didn't really know what a great therapy experience was until I started having sessions with her. Really truly, has improved my life.
Written on Sep 25, 2023 after therapy with Jill for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
I've used tele therapy on and off for 2 years, met with several people, and Jill is the best by far out of them. She takes notes, is attentive, assigns me homework, and gives me concrete advice and holds me accountable. Jill is committed to giving me tools to help me in the long run.
Written on Apr 19, 2023 after therapy with Jill for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue