- Client-centered care
- Practical coping skills
- Respectful listening
About Jill
Jill Chestang is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who centers sessions on the person in front of her. She focuses on building a respectful, non-judgmental space where people can talk about depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, stress, and major life changes. Conversations aim to identify small, practical steps toward feeling better and reaching clearer goals.
Jill has worked in Michigan for 12 years. That experience has included helping people manage work strain, relationship endings, and the loneliness that can follow big transitions. She also supports people facing aging and geriatric concerns, financial stress, cultural or discrimination-related struggles, and seasonal affective disorder.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration. Jill tailors discussions and plans to fit each person's needs. Sessions combine listening with skill-building so people leave with tools they can use between meetings.
People who choose Jill often want straightforward strategies and steady support. She encourages taking manageable risks, trying new habits, and noticing progress as it happens. The goal is clearer direction and better day-to-day coping rather than quick fixes.
If you want to explore change with steady encouragement, Jill helps create a plan and practices the skills needed to reach it. She aims to empower people to make lasting adjustments and to celebrate the steps they take along the way.
How client-centered and skills-based approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship and listening closely to what matters to you. The counselor follows your lead, reflects what she hears, and helps you identify the changes you want to make. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, pairs that supportive relationship with practical tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that can reduce anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jill will collaborate with you to figure out which style or combination fits your goals and daily life. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting techniques, and agreeing on small, achievable steps together.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time so you can use a break at work or an evening slot. Online sessions can also make practicing skills between meetings simpler, since tools and homework can be shared and reviewed during the next appointment.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jill focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as workplace issues and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centered, meaning she emphasizes a respectful, non-judgmental relationship and tailors sessions to individual needs while adding practical skills and strategies.
What is her professional background?
Jill has 12 years of professional experience working in Michigan, helping people through transitions, grief, and stress-related concerns.
What are Jill's credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.