I am licensed in the states of Florida and Pennsylvania. To see my other certifications, please refer to my bio. I live in Florida and have over 25+ years of experience in both the mental health and the medical professions. I have worked in private practice as well as hospital and outpatient settings over the years and have experience with depression, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, career related issues, medical and chronic pain issues, eating disorders and addictions. I have not met a client that I haven't enjoyed working with. My career goal has always been to be a therapist-it's just who I am.
I am comfortable utilizing many different approaches depending upon the individual and their presenting issue. Some of those include: Cognitive Behavioral; Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT); Humanistic; Psychodynamic: Behavioral; Solution-Focused or Brief therapy; or Trauma based to name, but a few. The most important thing for me though, is to gain your trust. If you aren't comfortable talking with me and don't feel like I understand you, it doesn't matter what approach I use or what credentials I have, it's not going to work for you. So, the main thing I do in the beginning is to take a little time to build trust between us so you feel that this is a safe space. I am very open and honest and I strongly encourage that with everyone I work with. All feedback is welcome. That is important to me.
In my spare time, I'm an artist and I paint when I find time. I do local art shows and commission work. I've taught art in the local elementary school for their special projects during the years. And in a previous life, I've been a musician and have taught music lessons both privately as well as in middle school.
I write a mental health blog that you can look up at www.themoodswing.blog and get either information or some humor depending on the subject and my mood when I'm writing. I have been rather absent from it for awhile due to life's ups and downs, but I hope to return soon.
I look forward to meeting you and working together to find a solution that is helpful for you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH 8291
PA LPC PC011810
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jill Ott. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Jill is a great therapist and has helped me through some of the hardest times of my life.
Written on Mar 06, 2023 after therapy with Jill for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Jill is very kind and respectful. Jill gives good ideas to cope with everyday stressors.
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Jill for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
She actively tries to help. She’s great
Written on Mar 03, 2022 after therapy with Jill for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Friendly, understanding, to the point. Responses and treatment tuned to your personality and specific needs
Written on Oct 27, 2021 after therapy with Jill for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and relationship issues
Jill has been great to work with. I feel like from the first conversation she really understood me and what I was trying to get out of this experience. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her!
Written on Apr 05, 2021 after therapy with Jill for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
After my first therapist retired, I tried three others who were OK, but did not meet the bar that my first had met. I considered it a fluke that I had gotten so lucky and no one else could come close to what I hoped therapy could give me.
Until BetterHelp connected me with Jill Ott. Despite beginning my treatment via written messages, I was able to realize an almost immediate connection to Jill as she became uncannily relatable, compassionate and understanding. Though it’s still early in my treatment, I am extremely grateful for the guidance and connection Jill has provided! Thank you!
Written on Feb 22, 2021 after therapy with Jill for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and self esteem