- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- CBT and solution-focused
About Jill
Jill Chestang is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Jill also addresses concerns related to aging, workplace problems, money stress, relationship separation, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
Jill focuses on practical, talk-based work. She helps people name what they want to change and then builds skills and steps to get there. Sessions emphasize clear options and small experiments that fit into daily life. Jill adapts discussion and plans to each person's situation.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, and solution-focused strategies. That means conversations balance listening with skills practice and concrete problem solving. Jill uses these methods to help people manage mood, handle transitions, and improve day-to-day coping.
She brings a straightforward style to topics such as forgiveness, guilt, multicultural stress, seasonal mood shifts, and midlife reconsideration. Jill helps people sort through practical issues like finances or workplace strain while also addressing inner concerns like self-love and shame.
People who choose Jill typically want focused, skill-based work that connects to real life. To begin, she asks what you want to be different, then helps you test approaches and track small changes. This method aims to make progress understandable and doable over time.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's lead, helping people feel understood while they decide what to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete coping skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jill will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on how the work is going. Together you can decide whether to focus on skill-building, thought work, or short-term problem solving depending on the issue at hand.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice new skills in everyday situations, which can make small changes more practical and easier to maintain.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include aging concerns, workplace issues, money stress, loneliness, life purpose, and related topics.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses client-centered conversation combined with skills from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused work to identify small, practical steps. The emphasis is on testing changes and building everyday skills rather than abstract theory.
What is her background and experience?
She has 12 years of professional experience supporting people through mood problems, grief, and life transitions. Her practice draws on several established therapeutic approaches to address both emotions and behavior.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan. Her practice and credential are listed with that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person visits are offered.
How does billing and cost work?
Session cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process guides next steps for an initial meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.