Licensed to practice in Illinois and accepts 15 insurances. Specializes in Couples Counseling, Grief, Life Transitions and 2 more.
Jill Hayes
New to Grow
I've been a counselor for 22 years with experience in many different areas like managing conflict, maintaining relationships, helping with anxiety & depression, and navigating life's challenges. My clients tell me our sessions are like talking to a good friend. But I can also be direct, honest and focused to get things done. I've seen clients for couple's counseling, grief, parenting, and life coaching. I love to support clients of all ages experiencing life's challenges and transitions. I believe we all need support and guidance without judgement. I work hard to provide a safe confidential space.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming, time-consuming and intimidating Our first session will be making sure you feel comfortable, safe, and able to share anything without feeling judged. When we have a good understanding of what you would like to work on, I like to dive in and offer tools and strategies that you can begin using immediately. I always want to use your time productively so that you can see and feel positive results as soon as possible. My philosophy is that most therapy offers support for normal people experiencing abnormal life circumstances. We will begin building our relationship to support trust, collaboration and meaningful progress. You deserve a therapist who is empathetic and nonjudgmental and I will strive to make sure you experience a sense of openness and acceptance. My goal is to make sure you feel heard, understood and hopeful about the future.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have specialized training in couples therapy, grief counseling, family mediation, and life coaching. I like to focus on personal growth, self-awareness and individual potential. I believe in supporting the development of self-understanding and self-actualization and offer client-centered, client-led collaborative therapy. One theory I really like is the Humanistic counseling approach that supports the assumption that people already possess the qualities they need to thrive. One of my greatest strengths is recognizing the influence of patterns across systems including family, school, work and relationships that influence our behaviors and psychological wellness. When selecting techniques, I will consider your goals, preferences, and lived experiences. With this knowledge, we will use tools and strategies from several therapies to create a unique and highly effective plan specifically designed for you.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal clients are motivated to experience richer, more fulfilling lives. It's normal for people to feel stuck or lost in the normal challenges and difficulties of life. Clients who want to focus on better futures are generally open-minded to new ideas and willing to apply new practices in order to reap the benefits of happiness, contentment, satisfaction and overall wellness.
Specialties
Top specialties
Couples Counseling
Grief
Life Transitions
Other specialties
School Issues
Women's Issues
I identify as
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
Illinois
Accepts
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $80 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Integrative
I use an integrative treatment approach that combines evidence-based therapies to meet each client’s unique needs, goals, and preferences. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, I draw from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and other modalities to create a flexible, personalized plan for care. This allows us to focus on both immediate solutions and deeper, values-driven change. My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to support clients in building insight, resilience, and meaningful progress across a range of concerns, including anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a strength-based, goal-oriented program that helps with a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, and anger. We will work on constructing solutions and finding ways to achieve changes that will improve your quality of life.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT is a great therapy that touches all of us who seek universal wisdom and pathways to richer living. It offers success with clients who are ready to focus on changing their relationship with their thoughts and feelings, which then ultimately gives them the tools to alter behavior and it all begins with acceptance of where they are in the present moment. Life's challenges can look different when we learn to navigate them in ways that make us feel empowered.
Gottman method
Using research-based methods, the Gottman Method to help couples “disarm conflicting verbal communication; increase intimacy, respect, and affection; remove barriers that create a feeling of stagnancy and create a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship."