Meet Jillian
As early as I can remember, compassion has run deep within me. My own personal experiences, trauma, and mental health journey taught me that therapy isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience.
Seeking therapy can be overwhelming, yet it can also bring a huge sense of relief. It takes courage. It’s important to feel heard and connected to your therapist. Therapy can be tailored to your individual needs and experiences. If words alone can’t fully capture a feeling or experience, we can be creative in incorporating other approaches within my training to better assist you. Therapy is a collaborative, holistic healing process.
My hope is to make therapy feel comfortable so my clients can explore the complexities of their everyday lives, and be empowered to make positive changes.
A passion for helping others led me to the social work field. I received both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work prior to becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Missouri. Throughout my professional career I have received advanced training in multiple trauma-focused treatment approaches such as PCIT and EMDR therapy. I work mostly with adults and adolescents who have experienced trauma, challenging transitions, or overwhelming stress. I have a strong connection with the unique dynamics and challenges of adoptive families (or families providing foster care). Whether you were adopted as a child or are struggling as a caregiver, I would consider it a privilege to help navigate symptoms stemming from attachment-related issues.
My areas of expertise include:
-Anxiety Disorders
-Trauma and PTSD
-Adoptive/Foster Family Issues
-Dissociation
-Women’s Issues
-Geek Therapy
Meet Sarah
It was my own personal struggles with mental health and trauma at a young age that set things in motion towards my purpose. Things clicked into place when I took my first psychology class in high school. All of my past experiences, my strengths and interests, and my personality aligned to form a flashing red arrow towards counseling. I love those “click” moments; when two puzzle pieces fit snugly together and you see a new part of the picture. Those insights are a necessary catalyst for growth and healing.
A good fit is especially important when it comes to the counseling relationship. Counseling is challenging because it requires vulnerability. For that reason, you need to feel safe and connected with your counselor. I would consider it a privilege to help you with any emotional or mental burdens. I am committed to being a safe person, someone you can ask the hard questions with and someone who will remain present with you through the difficult emotions. I believe that laughter can be just as cathartic as tears and I love finding creative solutions to help my clients. I believe that you have a unique purpose. Helping people better understand themselves, connect to their strengths, and be able to pursue their own purpose without constraint gives meaning to my life.
I have a Master’s of Science degree in Counseling Psychology and am certified in EMDR and PCIT. I continue to invest in the counseling field in various capacities through adjunct teaching, providing training, and licensure supervision. I have a special interest in both adults and adolescents who have experienced trauma, difficult transitions, or just feel overcome by stress or anxiety.
My areas of expertise include:
-Anxiety Disorders
-Trauma and PTSD
-Dissociative Disorders
-OCD
-Women’s Issues
-Third Culture Kids (TCK’s) or other individuals who had transitory childhoods