Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been practicing for around seven years. I graduated with my bachelors in social work at Grand Valley State University and then went onto Western Michigan University, to obtain my masters in clinical social work. I believe that first building a rapport and caring approach, is the best starting point, to build a beneficial therapeutic relationship. The modalities that I am most commonly use are cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, motivational interviewing and solution focused therapy. I have worked with clients who experience anxiety, depression and life changes. I also have a lot of experience with bereavement counseling and aging and geriatric issues.
Thank you for taking the time to read my bio, I hope to have the opportunity to work with you!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Dependent personality, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
MI LMSW 6801111192
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Jill is a very good therapist the best I've ever had
Written on Jul 10, 2022 after therapy with Jill for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have loved working with Jill so far. She’s made the journey of addressing my mental health a lot easier by helping me realize that my reactions to problems are valid and normal. She gives me resources to the coping mechanisms I need and makes me feel heard.
Written on Feb 28, 2022 after therapy with Jill for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Jill Gunderdon is really a fine therapist. She listens well, takes my lead where appropriate, and has good practical ideas.
Written on Feb 11, 2022 after therapy with Jill for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes