- Client centered
- Practical tools
- 35 years experience
About Jill
Jill Hazzard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 35 years of experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and parenting concerns. Jill aims to listen carefully and respond with respect and compassion so people feel heard from the start.
She adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach. Sessions emphasize clear, practical steps for coping with life changes, grief, anger, and intimacy-related issues. Jill also works with people facing mood and attention concerns such as bipolar disorder and ADHD, as well as eating issues and self-esteem struggles.
Jill uses a mix of approaches to match what someone needs in the moment. This can include client-centered methods that follow the person's lead, cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts, and skills drawn from dialectical behavior therapy to manage strong emotions. She also uses solution-focused ideas for short-term goals and internal family systems approaches when exploring internal conflicts.
Her practice places emphasis on practical tools people can use between sessions. Jill helps clients identify small changes that make day-to-day life easier. She encourages realistic steps toward healthier relationships, better coping, and clearer personal goals.
Based in Florida, Jill conducts work in English. She invites people who are ready to take a first step toward change and will help them create a plan that fits their life.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on following the person's lead and building an understanding atmosphere. It helps when someone needs space to talk through personal concerns and decide on what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical techniques to change them; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation and interpersonal skills to manage intense feelings and conflict.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jill collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Together they try approaches and adjust based on what feels most helpful, keeping the focus on clear, achievable steps.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what will be offered. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy schedule, cut down travel time, and make it easier to attend short check-ins between other commitments. Licensed professionals can use a mix of talk-based work, skill practice, and brief coaching that translates well to remote sessions. Ask about session length and scheduling to make sure online therapy fits your routine.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jill often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and a range of mood and attention concerns including bipolar and ADHD.
What is her general therapy style?
Jill combines listening with practical steps. Her style is respectful and compassionate, tailoring conversation and plans to each person's needs.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 35 years of professional experience helping people with family conflicts, parenting concerns, intimacy issues, and mood-related problems.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida and works from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions with Jill?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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