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Jillayne DiFrancesca

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges

LPC Texas

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jillayne

Jillayne DiFrancesca offers therapy for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, depression, addiction concerns, and other life transitions. She focuses on helping clients explore practical strategies and personal strengths to manage symptoms and move toward clearer goals.

Background and approach

Jillayne emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where clients can examine patterns, values, and choices that influence daily wellbeing. With an LPC credential and 16 years of clinical experience in a range of settings, Jillayne draws on client-centered principles while integrating cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques as appropriate.

Her work also addresses trauma and abuse, family and parenting concerns, issues related to aging and blended families, and end-of-life or hospice-related needs. Sessions are tailored to the individual and guided by collaboration between therapist and client to identify workable steps forward.

Practical approaches to online therapy and healing



Jillayne commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression, and Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and supporting the client’s own wisdom in deciding what change feels right. These approaches can be especially useful for stress, relationship challenges, grief, and coping with life transitions because they combine skill-building with a collaborative therapeutic relationship.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She treats selection of methods as a collaborative process, adapting techniques to a person’s goals, preferences, and life context so that sessions remain relevant and practical. Clients help set priorities and experiment with strategies to see what produces meaningful improvement.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule or connect from home in Texas. These options provide flexibility in how often and in what format people meet, supporting continuity of care while allowing adjustments based on availability and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, family and parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her practice is client-centered and collaborative, blending practical techniques such as cognitive behavioral methods and solution-focused strategies to match each person's needs and goals.
What background and experience does she bring?
She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling and has 16 years of experience providing counseling across multiple settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential TX LPC 70717 and practices in Texas.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Therapy is offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability and preference.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English