About Jill
Jill Wasserman is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. She brings eight years of experience and a straightforward, respectful approach. Jill aims to make the first steps toward change feel possible and supported.
She keeps conversations practical and centered on the person's goals. Sessions are tailored to the individual's needs, with attention to what feels most useful day to day. That might mean breaking down overwhelming problems into small steps or building skills to handle sudden symptoms.
Background and approach
Jill uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy strategies for stronger emotional regulation and better coping during intense moments. A client-centered stance underlies this work, so sessions stay focused on what the person values and wants to change.
Her background includes working with stress, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, and relationship concerns. Jill also addresses co-occurring challenges such as substance misuse, obsessive-compulsive patterns, panic, and process addictions. She pays attention to shame, guilt, and the practical effects of immigration-related stress when relevant.
Jill practices in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. She encourages people to take small steps and adapts the pace to each person's readiness. The goal is steady progress toward clearer days and more manageable reactions.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered therapy begins with listening to what matters most to the person and shaping sessions around their goals and values. This approach helps make sure the work feels relevant and respectful of each person's pace and priorities.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active and trying practical alternatives. It is useful for addressing panic, obsessive thoughts, low mood, and patterns that feed worry.
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers specific skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. It can be helpful for people dealing with intense mood swings, self-directed anger, or problems with regulation during stressful moments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level, adjusting plans as progress unfolds.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face when that feels helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth or movement is needed. Live chat and messaging support brief check-ins, skill practice, or when typing feels more manageable. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, family routines, or other life demands while keeping the focus on steady, practical progress.
Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Jill commonly address?
How would you describe the therapy style used?
What is Jill's professional background?
Where is Jill licensed and practicing?
Can I work with Jill if English is not my first language?
What session formats are available for online work?
How are costs and billing handled?
How do I begin working with Jill?
What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Bipolar disorder
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Co-morbidity
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- LGBT
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.