Jillian Barna
Much of my work has focused on helping people navigate addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and LGBTQ+ concerns. I believe you are the expert on your own story, and I recognize the courage it takes to begin considering change. My goal is to walk alongside you with compassion and respect, helping you rediscover hope, build resilience, and create meaningful progress. Taking that first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life is an act of courage, and I’m here to support and empower you throughout your journey.
First session
Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and discuss what brought you to therapy and what you hope to achieve. We'll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you, answer any questions you have, and begin creating a plan that supports your goals.
Strengths
My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help you explore patterns, build on your strengths, and create meaningful change. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and I strive to create a space where you feel supported, empowered, and comfortable enough to laugh along the way.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next and is ready for something to change. I work well with people navigating addiction, relationships, family struggles, or major life transitions who are willing to look deeper, challenge old patterns, and create a more meaningful life. We’ll work together with honesty, compassion, and purpose.
Origin story
I became a therapist because I’ve always believed people deserve to feel understood, supported, and capable of creating a different life. Over time, that desire became a deeper calling: helping people and families find hope, healing, and a pathway to recovery, and reminding them they don’t have to find it alone.
Ongoing work together
Progress may look like understanding yourself differently, responding differently, or feeling more capable of handling what once felt overwhelming. We’ll set goals together, check in regularly, and use practical tools and homework between sessions. I’ll challenge you when you’re ready, while always respecting your pace.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT looks at the connection between what you think, how you feel, and how you respond. Together, we identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, question thoughts that aren’t helping you, and practice new ways of thinking and responding. I’ll give you practical tools and homework to use between sessions, so therapy becomes something you can apply to your everyday life, not just something you talk about once a week.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Woman
Top specialties
Addiction / Substance Use
Codependency
Eating Disorders
Other specialties
Anxiety
Attachment Issues
Burnout
Couples Counseling
Depression
Emotional Regulation
Life Transitions
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Personality Disorders
Sexual Health
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Couples Counseling
Elders (65 and above)
Individual Therapy
Licensed in
CaliforniaLicense 149545