Jill Burchenal, LMHC

Jill Burchenal is a licensed mental health counselor with more than two decades of clinical experience. She uses practical methods to help people facing addiction, grief, depression, anxiety, and relationship or parenting stresses. Jill aims to make first conversations straightforward and calm for people who are anxious about starting therapy.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered listening to identify patterns that keep problems going. Sessions often focus on small, usable changes that reduce distress and improve daily routines. Motivational interviewing is used when clients want help finding the drive to change behaviors such as substance use.

Jill’s practice includes work on trauma, codependency, shame, and issues common to adult children of alcoholics. She also supports people coping with life transitions, career questions, anger, low self-esteem, and intimacy-related concerns. Her approach blends practical steps with attention to emotions and personal meaning.

Clients can expect a warm, open tone in sessions and help building both emotional and practical tools. Jill emphasizes collaboration and clear goals so progress is easier to notice. If she seems not to be the right fit, she says she will offer referrals to other resources.

Jill holds a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and has practiced in Florida for many years. She offers sessions in English and brings a steady, experience-based approach to common and complex life problems.

Practical approaches for online therapy and change

Jill uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. CBT breaks big problems into smaller steps so progress is easier to measure.

She also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and letting the client set the pace and priorities. This approach helps people feel heard and build trust while they work on issues such as relationship stress or grief.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Jill will talk with each person about goals and preferences and adjust methods as needed so sessions match what helps most. The plan is practical and collaborative rather than fixed.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video allows face-to-face conversation; phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited; chat or text works well for brief check-ins or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it simpler to schedule therapy around work, family, or travel while keeping the focus on clear goals and steady progress.