At a glance
- Credentials
- LMSW
- License
- LMSW, Michigan / 6801094604
- NPI
- 1396291977
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Michigan
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational interviewing
- Practical skill building
- Trauma-informed care
About Jill
Jill Rountree is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. She brings a calm, practical style to sessions and aims to make conversations easy to follow. Parents reading on a phone will find direct language and short, steady guidance about next steps.
Jill has worked in correctional facilities, outpatient clinics, and integrated health settings across Michigan. She draws on ten years of practice to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Jill uses Motivational Interviewing to help people explore ambivalence and find their own reasons for change.
Her work also includes client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and EMDR. CBT helps connect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to create small, realistic changes. DBT brings mindfulness and distress tolerance skills for managing strong emotions. EMDR is described by Jill as a way to process past trauma while building safe coping techniques first.
Jill grew up in Southeastern Michigan and lives in the Traverse City area with her family, children, and animals. She earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University in Detroit. Outside of therapy she is a registered yoga instructor and enjoys cooking, reading, and time outdoors.
Her approach is straightforward, flexible, and focused on what helps the person in front of her. Those interested in the practical steps of therapy are encouraged to read how she integrates different methods to match real-life goals.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Jill frequently integrates Motivational Interviewing, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people weigh reasons for change and build motivation at their own pace. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead to set goals that matter to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions to test small, practical changes that can reduce symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Jill treats approach selection as a team effort and adjusts methods to fit each person’s goals and preferences. She will talk through options and try different techniques until something feels useful.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, by avoiding travel time, allowing a shorter check-in between commitments, or choosing a session style that does not require being on camera. These practical benefits help people keep momentum while they work on stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and other life challenges. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Jill address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, ADHD, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Jill uses a client-centered style and practical methods to help people set goals and try small changes. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to support self-directed change.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of experience working in correctional facilities, outpatient care, and integrated health settings across Michigan.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - based in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jill?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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