Jillian Cea
Hi there, my name is Jillian and I am a LMHC-D in the state of New York. Welcome to my practice! I specialize in working with adults facing anxiety/ OCD, trauma-related experiences, and grief & loss. My passion is to help you live the life you have envisioned for yourself.
I utilize a mind-body approach that emphasizes the interconnectedness of mental and physical health.
This may look like restructuring anxious thought patterns, setting healthy boundaries, or processing a traumatic experience. My goal is to guide you to your emotional freedom, allowing you more space for a a meaningful life.
First session
You can expect a person-centered and empathetic space where trust and safety are established. I guide my clients in developing insight into the root of their symptoms, while simultaneously learning how to overcome and cope with these challenges.
Strengths
I utilize a mind-body approach that emphasizes the interconnectedness of mental and physical health. This method encourages my clients to explore how their thoughts and emotions manifest in their bodies, fostering greater self-awareness and understanding. By addressing both mental and physical aspects of well-being, clients can develop holistic coping strategies and improve their overall emotional resilience.
Ideal clients
I primarily work with adults who are looking to gain a sense of freedom in peace in their life. Anxiety, trauma, and relational issues can pose a barrier to a sense of peace, leading to the wonderful step of seeking out therapy. My clients often share that the tools and insights developed in our sessions make them feel confident in taking their life back, and facing any challenges that may arise.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Through CBT, we will work together to identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns and beliefs, ultimately restructuring them to promote healthier coping strategies and more adaptive behavior. I also incorporate exposure therapy for specific phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder, to systematically desensitize my clients to their triggers and overcome feelings of discomfort.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy combines CBT with meditative practices, to better tolerate the present moment and become comfortable with our thoughts and feelings, without judgement. This is especially helpful for those struggling with racing thoughts, anxieties, negative thoughts, and challenges with concentration. Some of these coping skills include meditations, deep breathing, and visualizations.
Grief Therapy
We deserve to grieve the loss of our loved ones in a space that is safe, empathetic, and supportive. I have several years experience providing grief support in an individual and group setting. Grief can alter the world we once knew and leave us feeling lost, and my approach is to walk beside you as you heal on the physical, emotional, and spiritual level.
Somatic
Do you tend to notice that you experience many symptoms on a physical level? tension, heart rate, numbness, changes in your breathing? Rather than focusing solely on thoughts and emotions, we also pay attention to the physical sensations and signals within the body that can deepen your insight into what you are experiencing. The goal is to develop a greater sense of safety in your body, while feeling more grounded and connected.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
ERP is one of the most effective ways to treat OCD and certain anxieties. Together, we will gently and gradually face the situations that create anxiety while learning to respond from a more grounded place rather than avoidance, reassurance, and other distressing behaviors. You can expect to build greater confidence in tolerating uncertainty and discomfort, allowing anxiety to have less control over your life.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- New YorkLicense 013229