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Jill Wasserman

Practical strategies with empathic support

LPC Michigan

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Bipolar
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Jill

Jill Wasserman is a licensed professional counselor in Michigan who blends practical strategies with empathic support to help clients navigate difficult life challenges.

Background and approach

With eight years of experience, she draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and dialectical approaches to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, and depression. Her practice also attends to ADHD, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, and issues related to self-esteem and coping with change.

Jill emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care while shaping each treatment plan to fit an individual's needs. She has worked with a wide range of presenting problems, including co-morbidity, substance and process addictions, obsessive-compulsive concerns, panic, personality and mood disorders, and problems tied to guilt, shame, and impulsivity.

Clients can expect a collaborative process aimed at practical coping skills and clearer thinking patterns. Jill encourages those taking the first step toward change and offers steady support as they pursue greater wellbeing and healthier daily functioning.

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care

Jill uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many mood-related problems. Client-centered therapy is also part of her approach, emphasizing empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard and involved in setting goals. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are priorities, offering concrete tools to manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive responses.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process; Jill will work with each person to determine which combination of methods best matches their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions rather than assuming a single path, and clients participate in shaping their treatment over time.

Online therapy with Jill is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend regularly, apply skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care despite geographical or timing constraints, while still allowing for interactive, skill-focused work with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, relationship and trauma-related issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her work draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered methods, and dialectical behavior therapy to combine skill building, collaborative exploration, and validation.
How much experience does this therapist have?
Jill has eight years of professional experience in clinical work supporting people with a range of mental health and addiction-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC licensed in Michigan with licence number MI LPC 6401222712 and practices from that state.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin work with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Co-morbidityDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English