Jill Chestang, LPC

Jill Chestang is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 12 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression and major life changes. She emphasizes a respectful, sensitive and compassionate approach that supports individuals of different ages and backgrounds as they work toward clearer goals and healthier routines.

Jill builds a non-judgmental environment where clients can identify what they want to change and learn practical skills to reach those goals. Her work focuses on empowerment and collaboration, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs, whether the concern is self-esteem, communication, workplace stress, isolation, or coping with transitions such as divorce and aging.

Throughout the therapeutic process she encourages taking healthy risks, practicing new coping strategies, and celebrating progress along the way. Jill partners with clients to create achievable plans, strengthen coping skills, and support long-term growth and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Care

Jill Chestang uses client-centered therapy to place the client's experience at the center of care, offering empathetic listening and support so individuals can explore values, priorities, and personal strengths; this approach is helpful for issues like grief, life purpose, and building self-esteem.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop actionable strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress. CBT focuses on changing thinking and behavior to improve day-to-day functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are incorporated when emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities. DBT skills can help clients manage intense emotions and strengthen communication during difficult transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Jill works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options allow clients to connect from home or other convenient locations, fit therapy into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care during life changes.