At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- License
- LCSW, Colorado / CSW.09925780; LCSW, Indiana / 34008071A
- NPI
- 1518440924
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Collaborative approach
- Skill building focus
- Values based work
About Jillian
Jillian Luttrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, and depression. She meets clients with a calm, respectful manner and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable. Jillian uses clear, direct conversation to help people sort priorities and identify what matters to them.
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor sessions to each person. Jillian often focuses on skills for managing impulses, improving sleep, and coping with life transitions.
She also works with people struggling with attention difficulties, relationship strain, parenting stress, anger, and career decisions. Trauma, post-traumatic stress, veteran and armed forces issues, and substance use are listed among her clinical interests. Jillian aims to create a space where hard topics can be looked at without judgment.
Jillian holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Indiana. In sessions she combines listening with gentle challenge to help people test new ways of thinking and behaving. Her style is warm and direct, and she strives to help people leave sessions with a clear, doable next step.
People seeking support can expect focused, goal-oriented work that balances short-term coping tools with attention to deeper values and life purpose. Jillian encourages collaboration and adjusts methods as needs evolve.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Many clients find it helpful to understand a few approaches Jillian uses. Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring what matters to you and strengthening your own reasons for change, often used when people feel stuck or uncertain about change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clarify values and teaches simple exercises to accept difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, concentrates on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and habits; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and impulse control.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jillian will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying a skill-building focus one month and shifting to values-oriented work the next, based on what helps most.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm which session types are available before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break, options that don't require travel, or choices that reduce time away from family or school. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing to remote sessions, and Jillian tailors exercises and homework to suit each person's routine. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingAdditional focus areas
Communication problemsControl issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Indiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jillian commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, sleep problems, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She also lists trauma, post-traumatic stress, veteran and armed forces issues, parenting stress, and career concerns among her focuses.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and direct. She listens carefully, offers practical skills, and sometimes gently challenges thinking to help people try new approaches.
What is her professional background?
Jillian has ten years of clinical experience working with substance use and mental health concerns. Her work blends skill-based therapy with attention to values and life purpose.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is based in Indiana. The profile lists CO LCSW and IN LCSW as credential details.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not working with international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jillian?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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