- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English, Spanish, French
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Anger management
About Jill
Jill Fairhead is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting concerns. She brings 12 years of counseling experience to help clients handle life changes, relationship strain, and challenges like addiction and mood instability. Jill speaks English, Spanish, and French and works with international clients through online formats.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She offers clear guidance, education about what is happening, and tools people can use between sessions.
Background and approach
Jill adapts methods to each person rather than following one fixed plan. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps and building skills that make daily life easier. Jill uses a mix of approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and elements of the Gottman Method for relationship issues.
These approaches guide how she structures sessions, teaches coping skills, and practices mindfulness and acceptance work. She aims to help clients notice patterns and try new behaviors. Her background includes individual outpatient work, telehealth, and facilitation of group therapy in residential and outpatient settings.
Jill completed a Bachelor of Psychology at Bishop's University in Quebec and a Master of Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. That training informs her focus on practical skills and emotional regulation. In sessions she prioritizes respect and direct support.
Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting, skill practice, and regular check-ins on progress. The approach is intended to be accessible and focused on what helps in everyday life.
What Jill works with
Everything Jill lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jill helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jill lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How evidence-based methods translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It uses values-focused action to guide practical changes and can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and parenting stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching specific skills like thought records and behavioral experiments, which suit problems like anxiety, depression, and mood instability. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and is useful for managing anger, mood swings, and high stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jill will discuss your goals and preferences and may blend methods to fit your needs. Over the first few sessions she and the client will track what helps and adjust the plan together so the work feels relevant and doable.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or easier on days when being on camera is hard. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, practice of new skills, and brief reflections between appointments. These options increase flexibility and help maintain momentum when schedules are tight.
Questions people ask about Jill
What concerns does Jill commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative with an emphasis on skill building and small steps. Jill combines teaching, guided practice, and conversation to help people use new strategies between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
Jill has 12 years of counseling experience working in outpatient and residential settings and providing telehealth and group therapy for adults and adolescents.
What credentials and location are listed for Jill?
She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC, and is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and French.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jill?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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