Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 42 ratings

Jillian Sarandrea

LMHC, 15 years of experience

Authentic
Solution oriented
Empowering
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Welcome to my practice! I'm so glad you are here. For the past 15 years I have held an LMHC in both NY and FL. My educational background includes a B.S. in Psychology, M.A. in Mental Health Counseling, and I am a current PhD candidate in Psychology with a focus on trauma. I continue to educate myself by attending national and local conferences, and keeping up with current therapy research. My primary role will be to guide and support you in improving the skills and confidence that are needed for you to live your best life by helping you learn new, healthy, and adaptive ways of coping and healing, as well as exploring the underlying causes of your current symptoms. This is the recipe necessary to create lasting change. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

An intake is a way for us to get to know each other and make sure we are the right "fit" It will be relaxed and conversational. An easy way to establish your goals and make sure you get what you want out of your time.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Throughout her 15 years career I have worked with numerous populations dealing with the common theme of trauma. Trauma is not relegated to one population and its effects vary widely. Focusing on how an individual's trauma is manifesting and impacting them is one of my specialities. I also have a specific focus on emotional eating co-morbid with depression and anxiety. If you feel you are using food to cope with overwhelming emotions and want to break out of the vicious cycle of sadness, guilt, and shame then it's imperative you address the links between your emotions and nutrition. * please book session but understand that the time/date booked is placeholder. We may need to communicate a different time and date to meet *

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Clients suffering with trauma related stress, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment disorders, and Eating disorders

Specialties

Top specialties

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

EMDR

I am certified in EMDR for the past 5 years. I utilize a web based program to facilitate bilateral stimulations (BLS)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I have been trained in CBT for 13 years and utilize workbook/ homework

Trauma-Focused CBT

I have a specific training in TF-CBT for the past 8 years

Daialectical Behavior (DBT)

I utilize DBT / mindfulness / grounding/ somatic therapy and visual imagery

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 42 ratings

5 ratings with written reviews

May 27, 2025

Jillian has been wonderful with helping me see why I am at where I am in my life now and showing me how to accept and value myself while making small changes and that this is ok. She has been a wealth of insight and helping me to see why I have always seen things in ways that may have not always been the best for me. She provides me with the knowledge to move forward with her experience and recommendations.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 5 with Jillian

May 19, 2025

Extremely knowledgeable and supportive. Able to help work towards goals with guidance great communication and understanding.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 4 with Jillian

May 5, 2025

Absolutely love Jillian she's very supportive and encouraging. She has helped me so much with coming up with realistic solutions to working through my struggles. She's a great listener and is able to give useful reflection to help me move forward. I have come a very long way since starting with her and I'm very grateful that I have her as my therapist.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 14 with Jillian