New to Grow
Hello, I would love to introduce myself. My name is Jillian, and I have worked in the mental health field for over a decade, supporting children, teens, adults, and families through a variety of challenges. I currently provide individual therapy for teens and adults. In addition, I work in crisis services at a local hospital and offer clinical supervision to therapists who are in the process of completing their clinical hours. I truly love the work that I do. My approach is strength-based and collaborative. I believe that every person has unique abilities and resources that can be built upon to create meaningful and lasting change. I offer both in-person and telehealth appointments.
My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and respected. In our first session, we will explore your goals and what is bringing you to therapy. This is also an opportunity for you to determine whether it feels like a good fit. Therapy is a unique relationship, and if you don’t feel that it’s the right fit, that’s completely okay. If it is, we will work together to create meaningful goals that support your growth and well-being.
My style is warm, direct, and compassionate. I value open and honest communication and strive to create an environment where you feel empowered to share openly, grow, and achieve your goals. I am not a blank-slate therapist and will offer thoughtful feedback to support your progress.
I specialize in working with teens and adults. I understand firsthand that being a teenager—and parenting one—can be incredibly challenging. My goal is to support youth and families as they navigate this exciting, yet complex, phase of life. I am a great fit for clients seeking growth, change, and healing. I operate on the core belief that every person has the ability to heal and already possesses the internal resources they need. Together, we will work to help you discover your own unique tools and strengths.
Other specialties
I identify as
Trauma Informed Care
A safe, comfortable environment is the foundation of therapy. As a professional experienced in trauma recovery, I empower you to own your narrative. You dictate the pace of our work, and we will only explore what you consent to share.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a specific type of cognitive behavioral therapy that has been effective in reducing symptoms of PTSD that have developed after experiencing a variety of traumatic events including child abuse, combat, rape and natural disasters. CPT is generally delivered over 12 sessions and helps patients learn how to challenge and modify unhelpful beliefs related to the trauma. In so doing, the patient creates a new understanding and conceptualization of the traumatic event so that it reduces its ongoing negative effects on current life. -https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments/cognitive-processing-therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an approach to psychotherapy that identifies and addresses multiple sub-personalities or families within each person’s mental system. These sub-personalities consist of wounded parts and painful emotions such as anger and shame, and parts that try to control and protect the person from the pain of the wounded parts. The sub-personalities are often in conflict with each other and with one’s core Self, a concept that describes the confident, compassionate, whole person that is at the core of every individual. IFS focuses on healing the wounded parts and restoring mental balance and harmony by changing the dynamics that create discord among the sub-personalities and the Self.-https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/internal-family-systems-therapy
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
The “dialectic” in dialectical behavior therapy is an acknowledgment that real life is complex, and health is not a static thing but an ongoing process hammered out through a continuous Socratic dialogue with the self and others. It is continually aimed at balancing opposing forces and investigating the truth of powerful negative emotions https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/dialectical-behavior-therapy
Eclectic
Eclectic therapy is a form of psychotherapy that adapts to the unique needs of each patient, depending on the problem, the treatment goals, and the person’s expectations and motivation. An eclectic therapist draws from a variety of disciplines and may use a range of proven methods to determine the best combination of therapeutic tools to help a patient. In effect, an eclectic therapist customizes the therapeutic process for each individual by using whatever form of treatment, or combination of treatments, has been shown to be most effective for a particular problem. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/eclectic-therapy