Jill Ertel, LCSW

Jill Ertel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with more than 11 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. She approaches each person with sensitivity, respect, and compassion, tailoring conversation and treatment plans to the individual needs and goals of the client.

Jill draws on a range of clinical methods to help clients build motivation, increase confidence, and develop practical coping skills for work, family, and relationships. She offers guidance for parenting concerns, caregiver stress, workplace issues, and recovery from substance use, while also addressing body image, guilt and shame, codependency, and emotional overwhelm. Jill recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and she affirms the effort involved in taking that first step.

Her practice emphasizes collaborative dialogue and personalized care, aiming to meet clients where they are and support steady progress toward clearer purpose, healthier relationships, and improved well-being.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Jill Ertel

Jill uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspectives and goals guide the work. This approach emphasizes understanding the client's experience and fostering self-directed growth, which can be helpful for issues like self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-based, often used to address anxiety, stress, mood concerns, and problems related to motivation or coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jill collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Jill is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexible scheduling around work, family, and daily life. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from wherever the client is, while working with licensed professionals who focus on practical strategies and meaningful personal change.