Jill Burchenal, LMHC

Jill Burchenal is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 22 years of clinical experience. She combines clinical training and a holistic outlook to guide people through addiction, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and the everyday pressures that can undermine wellbeing. Clients often find her approachable and easy to talk with, and she is known for bringing steady care and dedication to each person she works with.

Across a long career in private practice, Jill has focused on addiction and codependency, grief and loss, shame, and issues common to adult children of alcoholics. She also offers deep experience treating depression, anxiety, parenting and relationship concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and a wide range of trauma-related difficulties. Her work integrates practical strategies with emotional support so clients learn tools they can use in daily life.

Jill aims to create an open, warm setting that encourages honest exploration of the areas causing distress. She works collaboratively to identify both practical and emotional approaches that can restore balance, build resilience, and foster a renewed sense of direction. If she is not the right fit, she will offer resources to help clients find an appropriate alternative.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Jill

Jill uses client-centered therapy to place the person and their experience at the heart of sessions. This approach prioritizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore personal values, build self-understanding, and move toward goals at their own pace.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT offers structured strategies that many people find useful for making measurable changes.

Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) is used when relationship patterns and emotional bonds are central concerns. EFT focuses on recognizing and reshaping emotional responses to strengthen connections and improve communication between partners or family members.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jill works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Jill is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible access to licensed professionals. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each client.