Jill Plaisted

Jill Plaisted is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who helps people facing anger, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and addiction. She focuses on practical steps that reduce overwhelm and lead to clearer choices. Jill aims to create a calm, steady space where people can talk through what feels most urgent to them.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She meets people where they are and moves at a pace that feels manageable. Jill uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build coping skills, increase insight, and reduce the intensity of difficult feelings.

Sessions typically include talking about patterns that keep problems stuck and trying small, testable changes between meetings. She emphasizes skills people can use right away, like emotion regulation and stress management, alongside exploring the past when it helps make sense of current struggles.

Jill draws on seven years of experience in clinical work across a range of concerns. Her training as an LPC informs a practical approach focused on measurable steps and real-life improvements. She listens without judgment and helps people set clear, achievable goals.

Starting therapy can feel hard, and Jill aims to make the first steps simple. She supports people who want a mix of short-term skill-building and deeper work, depending on individual needs and goals.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Jill draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and practical change. One common approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through guided practice, which can help with anxiety and depression. Another approach centers on learning emotion regulation and stress-management strategies, useful for anger, trauma responses, and addiction-related urges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jill works together with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time based on what helps most. The first few sessions typically focus on clarifying problems and trying a few tools to see what fits.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online work convenient because it can make scheduling easier and allow therapy to fit into a busy week. It also lets sessions be shorter check-ins when needed or full hour meetings when more time is helpful. Talk with the therapist about what session rhythm and format will best support daily life and goals.