Jill Williams
Jill is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She earned her Master of Science from St. Cloud State University in 2007. Her advanced training include TF-CBT, EMDR, Brainspotting, and Grief Counseling. Jill provides therapeutic services to adults ages 18 and older. Her areas of specialty include trauma, grief and loss, and anxiety. She grounds her therapeutic approach in psychodynamic therapy, somatic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Informed Therapy such as TF-CBT, EMDR, Polyvagal Therapy and Brainspotting.
Jill works with the following diagnoses and experiences:
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- ADHD
- Trauma and Post-Traumatic stress disorder
- Complex trauma
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions
- Chronic stress and burnout
- Self-esteem and self-worth
As a therapist, I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I am collaborative, empathetic, trauma-informed and supportive. I am passionate in helping others understand their mental health, explore the impact of past events and relationships, while helping them to tap into their inner resources to heal.
What do you like to do when you're not a therapist?
Spending time with my husband, dog, family and friends, traveling, gardening, going to concerts/shows, cooking/baking, reading, working out and decorating.
What are three words your loved ones would use to describe you?
Caring, loyal, funny
What do your clients say about you?
Clients say they feel supported and not judged in my office. And that they appreciate my approach of not focusing on diagnoses, but rather how experiences may have impacted their moods, behaviors, and relationships.
How do you incorporate your own identity into your role as a therapist?
My identity as the eldest daughter and grandchild has taught me the importance of staying connected to loved ones, holding space and supporting others and treating others with kindness, acceptance and warmth.
What is your universal piece of advice?
My advice to clients who are considering working on past trauma/pain is "You are carrying it anyways, it is living "rent free" in your mind and body. When you are ready, you might as well work through it with support".