Jill Wasserman, LPC

Jill Wasserman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with eight years of clinical experience. As an LPC she provides therapeutic support using evidence-informed approaches and collaborative care to help clients navigate complex emotional and behavioral concerns.

Her practice focuses on a wide range of issues including stress and anxiety, addictions and process addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, relationship and LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Jill also works with co-occurring conditions such as mood disorders, personality disorders, obsessive and compulsive tendencies, impulsivity, and substance use. She brings particular attention to topics like guilt and shame, women's issues, immigration-related stress, and social anxiety.

Jill prioritizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in each therapeutic relationship. She individualizes conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s needs and goals, emphasizing practical skills and emotional understanding. Recognizing that taking the first step toward change requires courage, she positions herself as a supportive partner throughout the process, helping clients build clearer direction, stronger coping strategies, and greater resilience.

Approaches and Advantages of Online Therapeutic Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and supports the client's own goals. This approach helps people who need a safe space to explore identity, relationships, and self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical method that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, panic, obsessions, and many stress-related problems by changing unhelpful thinking patterns and developing coping strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skill-building in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be especially useful for intense mood swings, impulsivity, and difficulties with anger or relationship conflict.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jill works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone, as well as live chat and text-based messaging, make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These options help reduce barriers to accessing regular, consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists.