- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- EMDR processing
About Jill
Jill Rountree is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with ten years of practice in mental health. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, substance use, ADHD, grief, intimacy issues, and other life changes that come up in early adulthood.
Jill has provided care in correctional facilities, outpatient clinics, and integrated health settings. She draws on practical methods to help people notice patterns in their thoughts and behaviors, build emotional skills, and process difficult memories when needed. Sessions tend to focus on concrete steps the person can try between meetings.
Her clinical toolkit includes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Motivational Interviewing. Jill explains techniques plainly and works through exercises and skills during sessions rather than only talking about problems.
Jill trained at the University of Michigan for her undergraduate degree and completed a Master of Social Work at Wayne State University. She lives in the Traverse City area of Michigan and has experience supporting people through job transitions, relationship changes, parenting challenges, and recovery from substance use.
Outside of therapy she is a Registered Yoga Instructor and spends free time cooking, reading, and being outdoors with her family and animals. Her background aims to combine practical skills and real-world experience for people navigating early adult pressures.
How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings. The therapist follows the person's lead and helps clarify goals and priorities so sessions feel relevant to day-to-day challenges.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. In practice this means identifying unhelpful thinking, testing small behavioral experiments, and using worksheets or short exercises to track change between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness skills useful for managing intense feelings and impulsive behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jill will discuss different methods, try techniques in session, and adjust based on what helps with the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as keeping appointments during school breaks, fitting a check-in around work hours, or choosing shorter contacts for quick skill practice. Many people find it helpful to continue exercises between meetings so progress carries into everyday routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centered approach and practical methods like CBT and DBT so sessions focus on skills, exercises, and clear strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in correctional facilities, outpatient care, and integrated health settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LMSW in Michigan and is located in the Traverse City area of Michigan.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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