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Jillanne Hecker

Therapist · Florida

Compassionate practical support for change

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Jillanne Hecker
Credentials
LPCC, LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida · MH21668; LPCC, Ohio · E.2404258
NPI
1205390978
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida
  • CBT and DBT approaches
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Focus on relationships

About Jillanne

Jillanne Hecker is a licensed counselor with six years of clinical experience. She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida. Jillanne helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges with straightforward support and steady care.

She focuses on practical skills that make day-to-day life easier. That can include building communication tools, rebuilding self-esteem, and finding ways to manage stress. Jillanne tailors work to each person's history, values, and beliefs rather than following a rigid plan.

Her background includes helping people through life transitions, workplace pressure, and interpersonal conflict. She also supports those dealing with addiction, ADHD, caregiver stress, and codependency concerns. Jillanne uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs at the time.

Sessions emphasize resilience and self-compassion. Clients are invited to understand patterns that keep problems going and to try small, practical changes. Jillanne encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.

She describes her role as collaborative: she listens first, then offers tools and feedback people can use outside of sessions. The goal is clearer thinking, better coping, and more satisfying relationships. If someone wants help sorting emotions or changing unhelpful habits, Jillanne offers direct, respectful guidance.

How Jillanne’s Approaches Translate Online

Jillanne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, turning small adjustments into clearer ways of coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for relationship stress and mood swings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing helps people process traumatic memories by combining focused processing with guided attention techniques; it is often used for trauma and abuse recovery.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Jillanne works with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and personal pace. She checks in regularly to see what’s helping and adapts the plan as things change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful, and remove travel time. Some approaches translate well to remote conversations and skill practice between meetings, and the therapist will guide clients in using tools between sessions to reinforce learning.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Florida, Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jillanne help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, addiction, relationship and family issues, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related topics.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on skills and insight. She emphasizes resilience, self-compassion, and making small changes that fit daily life.

What is her professional background?

Jillanne has six years of clinical experience working with life transitions, workplace stress, interpersonal dynamics, and social challenges.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida, with an Ohio license also on her record.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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