Hello! My name is Jill and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 9 years experience providing therapy services. I have experience conducting individual and group therapy, in-office, online and phone-based counseling in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with adults managing depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, self-esteem, addiction and a wide range of challenges including grief/loss, trouble sleeping, relationship & family stressors and difficulty adjusting to life changes.
Originally from New York, I moved to Chicago in 2010 to pursue my graduate degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I absolutely loved Chicago but I am thrilled to be back living in the New York area.
My approach to therapy is warm, kind-hearted and a collective mix of client centered, existential and cognitive behavioral interventions. I believe people should always be treated with respect and compassion, especially when navigating life's obstacles. Through a client centered lens, I believe people are considered experts in their own life and determine the path they desire. I incorporate Victor Frankl’s quote to explain existentialism: “to live is to also suffer, but to survive is to find meaning in the suffering.” Together we will process and incorporate meaning into life’s changes and stressors through each client’s unique road of self-discovery. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I aim to assist clients in exploring relationships between thoughts, feelings, behaviors to ultimately alter unhelpful patterns into a positive, productive and healthy mindset. My ultimate goal will be for you to leave each session feeling more at ease, confident, and empowered in your life. We will work together to help you get back to the best version of yourself. I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 007373
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Jillian is incredibly empathetic, supportive and understanding. I feel truly comfortable sharing any personal details, without any fear of judgement. She has helped me build my confidence and I can already see a difference in my growth and mental health. Jillian is an amazing listener and I feel like she really hears me and validates my feelings. I am so happy that Jillian is my counselor!
Written on Feb 10, 2021 after therapy with Jillian for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder