Transformative
therapy for MODERN lives

Jillian is a licensed clinical therapist and the Director of Child, Adolescent & Family Therapy, specializing in child therapy, teen therapy, young adult counseling, family therapy, and parent coaching. She provides evidence-based treatment grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based strategies, trauma-informed therapy, and strengths-focused care.

With a strong background in outpatient treatment and school-based clinical social work, Jillian has extensive expertise in school-related stress, academic pressure, social anxiety, learning differences, behavioral challenges, and emotional regulation difficulties. She works with children and adolescents experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, trauma symptoms, ADHD-related challenges, identity development concerns, peer conflicts, and school transitions. Her dual-sided understanding of school systems allows her to collaborate closely with educators, support teams, and families.

As Director of Child, Adolescent & Family Therapy, Jillian trains and consults with clinicians, and ensures families receive coordinated, developmentally appropriate, and evidence-based care. She supports parents seeking help with communication strategies, behavior management, emotional regulation at home, strengthening family relationships, and reducing conflict.
Comprehensively trained in DBT, Jillian co-leads a DBT skills group, offering structured training in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation skills, interpersonal effectiveness, and coping strategies for intense emotions. She is known for providing a warm, calming, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe, supported, and understood.
Her approach is collaborative, personalized, and goal-oriented. Jillian tailors’ treatment for individuals experiencing generalized anxiety, social anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, identity exploration, perfectionism, and life transitions. She helps clients build practical coping skills, resilience, emotional awareness, and long-term tools for mental health.

Jillian is committed to delivering compassionate, culturally responsive, and evidence-based mental health services for children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Her priority is fostering emotional wellness, healthy communication, and meaningful change through consistent therapeutic support that lasts far beyond the therapy room.


jillian: collaborating with clients to create lasting change

Blending skill and COMPASSION for EFFECTIVE healing

Personalized Therapy for Lasting Transformation

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jillian
Senior staff clinician

Discover the right therapeutic approach for you

At Downtown Behavioral Wellness, we offer an array of therapy services designed to meet the varied needs of our clients. From the skills-based approach of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to the structured, present-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), our services are tailored to provide effective solutions for a wide spectrum of psychological challenges. Whether it's navigating mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, or seeking mindfulness therapy for stress reduction, our team is equipped with the expertise and compassion to guide you through. We also extend our support to families, offering therapy that fosters healthier relationships and understanding.

Every step is a commitment to transformation and healing.