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Jill Fairhead

Compassionate, practical therapy for real-life change

LMHC Florida

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Spanish, French
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About Jill

Jill Fairhead is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting strains, career transitions, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and other life changes.

Background and approach

She combines practical tools and psychological education to help clients move through difficult moments and regain a greater sense of control and purpose. Jill draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person's needs.

In session she blends cognitive behavioral strategies with acceptance and mindfulness-based techniques and client-centered principles to build coping skills, shift unhelpful thinking, and increase emotional awareness. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, skill-building, and real-world practice so clients can apply what they learn between appointments.

Jill brings 12 years of counseling experience across outpatient and residential settings and works with individuals via telehealth and remote formats. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and French and accepts international clients, offering flexible options to connect when life is complicated.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Jill frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; this approach offers concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, and impulsive or addictive behaviors. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values, build psychological flexibility, and practice acceptance-based strategies for coping with difficult emotions. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her work as well, ensuring sessions remain grounded in empathy, active listening, and the client's own pace and priorities.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jill works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and may combine elements from different approaches so treatment fits each person's situation and learning style. This joint planning helps set clear objectives and practical steps early in care.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide greater flexibility for scheduling and continuity when life gets busy or circumstances change. These options make it possible to practice new skills between sessions, check in more frequently when needed, and connect across time zones for those outside Florida or living internationally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career challenges, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and skill-focused, using cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance and mindfulness-informed methods and client-centered principles to build coping strategies and emotional insight.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of counseling experience working in outpatient and residential settings and providing individual and group therapy across telehealth and in-person formats.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with the credential FL LMHC MH19230 and holds the professional designation LMHC.
Which languages can clients use in sessions?
Sessions are available in English, Spanish, and French, and she also accepts international clients who can work in any of those languages.
What session formats are offered?
She offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPhobiasSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish, French