- Strengths focused
- Warm and direct
- Mindfulness informed
About Jill
Jill Hazell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and everyday stressors. Jill writes in a warm, down-to-earth way and focuses on practical steps that fit real life.
She has worked in many settings and currently works in a middle school. That background includes supporting people who have experienced child abuse, sexual trauma, bullying, and emotional harm. Jill has helped people with ADHD, relationship problems, grief, and mood concerns.
Jill’s style is relaxed and straightforward. She aims to identify each person’s strengths and build on them. Sessions tend to be collaborative and focused on what helps a person move forward.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, existential ideas, and mindfulness practices. She tailors conversation and planning to fit what an individual needs right now.
Jill often helps people sort through parenting stress, caregiver strain, first responder issues, and the strain that money and financial issues can cause. She wants to help people find clearer choices and more manageable next steps.
If someone is ready to make changes, Jill offers a supportive space to try them. Her work aims to empower people to use their strengths and take practical steps toward better day-to-day functioning.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most, accept difficult thoughts, and take actions that align with their values. It can be useful for worry, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s perspective, with the therapist offering empathy and support so people can find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jill will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts session focus over time when something is or isn’t working, so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so readers should confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins when a full office visit would be difficult. Different approaches can be used effectively in remote sessions, and Jill will help decide which methods and pacing best suit someone’s situation.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jill often help with?
She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting stress, and money and financial issues among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is laid back and collaborative, focusing on strengths and practical steps. Sessions combine talk therapy with skills from cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of experience across a range of settings, including work with child abuse and trauma survivors and current work in a middle school.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.