- Depression and anxiety
- Attachment-focused work
- CBT and mindfulness
About Jillyan
Jillyan Schmidt is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) with seven years of experience in counseling. She works with adults in Nebraska on concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes. She also lists parenting, career stress, self-esteem, anger, intimacy-related problems, and compassion fatigue among her practice areas.
Her background includes individual and group work, both in-office and online, and time in schools and outpatient settings. That variety means she has experience with different day-to-day challenges young adults face, like starting a job, moving out, or navigating relationships. Sessions are described by her as interactive and respectful rather than lecture-style.
Jillyan uses several approaches that shape how she works. Client-centered methods focus on the person and their choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. Attachment-based ideas pay attention to how early relationships affect current connections.
In sessions she aims to avoid stigmatizing labels and to treat people with sensitivity. She favors practical conversation and collaborative planning. Typical topics include mood management, anxiety skills, communication practice, and figuring out next steps for work or school.
Her LIMHP credential indicates state-level licensure in Nebraska. Sessions are offered in English. For those interested in starting, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. In online sessions this can mean talking through trust, closeness, and how you relate to partners or roommates. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and choices. Over video or phone this approach means the conversation centers on what matters to the client and on collaborative planning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Online CBT often uses short exercises, homework tasks, and concrete skill practice between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what is helpful. That decision is a shared process and may shift as the client learns what fits best.
The listing does not specify exact session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy schedule by reducing travel time and allowing check-ins during typical breaks. It also makes it easier to use worksheets, record short practices, or follow up by message when that is part of the arrangement. Licensed professionals can adapt methods like CBT and attachment-focused conversation to work in remote sessions while working with the client's routines and goals.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with adults on depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How would she approach my anxiety or stress?
Her style blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques and attachment-informed ideas to address thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience in counseling, including individual and group therapy in schools and outpatient settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a LIMHP, which is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, and she practices in Nebraska.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with people outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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