- Emotion-focused work
- CBT and ACT methods
- Skills for regulation
About Jillian
Jillian Luttrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with ten years of experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, ADHD, sleep problems, and life changes. Jillian also addresses issues like low self-esteem, anger, career concerns, and intimacy-related worries.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on understanding current patterns and trying small changes to see what helps. She uses talking, behavioral experiments, and skills practice rather than long lectures. Jillian brings together several methods to fit the person in front of her.
Jillian often draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotions and relational patterns. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are available when people need emotion regulation or distress tolerance tools.
In therapy she balances support with gentle challenge. That might mean noticing a thought that keeps someone stuck and then practicing a different response. For people dealing with substance use, she integrates approaches aimed at motivation and relapse prevention.
Practical matters are part of the work. Sessions can include goal setting, short homework, and coaching-style conversations about next steps. Jillian works in English and practices as an LCSW in Indiana, offering straightforward, skills-focused care for common mental health and life challenges.
How EFT, ACT and CBT translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and the patterns they create in relationships and behavior. Online sessions using EFT can help clarify painful feelings and try new ways of responding. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values and learning to act despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings, helping with motivation and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and homework to reduce symptoms like anxiety or insomnia.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to see which methods fit best based on goals, preferences, and how they respond in early sessions. That means approaches may be mixed and adjusted over time rather than fixed from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare, or travel and can reduce time spent commuting. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when bandwidth or scheduling is tight, while others use video for face-to-face interaction and skills practice. The focus will be on practical tools and steps that fit into everyday life, scheduled in ways that work for the client.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, sleep problems, and life transitions, plus related issues like low self-esteem and anger.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and DBT skills in a conversational, skills-oriented way.
How long has she been practicing?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with people facing substance use and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW and CSW licensed in Colorado (CO LCSW) and Indiana (IN LCSW) and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients within her licensed scope.
How are sessions arranged and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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