Jill Chestang

Jill Chestang is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 12 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Jill also supports those facing aging and geriatric issues, workplace problems, and questions about life purpose.

Her approach centers on building a strong working relationship and practical skills. Jill helps clients name what they want to change and then makes a simple plan to get there. She uses straight talk and step-by-step techniques rather than abstract theory.

Jill draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on each person’s concerns. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. When emotions run high, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills can help people tolerate distress and regulate feelings.

Solution-Focused Therapy is part of her toolkit for people who want short-term, goal-focused work. That approach highlights small, achievable steps and noticeable progress. Across methods she combines listening with practical exercises and homework to build everyday coping skills.

Sessions are offered in English and reflect her 12 years working in Michigan. She aims to help people move through grief, work stress, relationship transitions like divorce or separation, and common midlife or young adult struggles. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats directly through the platform.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting to help people clarify what matters to them. It is useful when someone feels stuck and needs a calm, attentive professional to talk things through. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and workplace stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jill will review goals and preferences with each person and suggest which methods to start with. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.

Confirm the current session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins, avoid travel, or reduce the need to be on camera. Licensed professionals often combine conversation, short skills practice, and simple homework in virtual appointments so techniques can be used in everyday life.