- Addictions
- Trauma
- Grief
About Jill
Jill Burchenal is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing addiction, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, stress, anger, and career shifts. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means she pays attention to feelings people find hard to name, how those feelings shape behavior, and the patterns that keep problems repeating. She also draws on existential ideas and motivational interviewing when clients want to examine life direction or make specific changes.
In practice she focuses on clear, practical conversation. Jill listens for patterns linked to past hurts and current relationships. She helps people recognize unhelpful thoughts and try new responses that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Her experience includes long-term private practice work with addiction and codependency issues, adult children of alcoholics, and a range of trauma and mood concerns. She combines short-term goal work with deeper exploration when that fits the client's needs.
Starting therapy usually involves an initial matching questionnaire and a first session to set priorities. Jill aims to identify which approach or mix of approaches will best fit a person's goals and circumstances, and she will suggest referrals if another direction is more suitable.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with strong emotions and the interaction patterns those emotions create in relationships. EFT can help when people have intense feelings they cannot name or when recurring patterns cause distance and conflict.Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so people can find their own solutions. This approach supports people who want a non-directive space to clarify values and make choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviors and provides practical exercises to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend which approaches or combination make sense. That decision is collaborative and may shift as therapy progresses.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Therapists generally work with clients to set a plan that matches their goals and daily routines.
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Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
Which therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), existential therapy, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working in private practice and with people dealing with addictions, mood disorders, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices there.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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