Therapist profile
Jill Rountree, LMSW
LMSW therapist - stress and parenting focus
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- CBT
- DBT
- EMDR
About Jill
Jill Rountree is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, parenting strain, and related concerns. Her practice reflects both outpatient and integrated care experience in Michigan.
Jill uses a client-centered approach in sessions. That means she starts by listening and helping clients describe what matters most. She often pairs that listening with practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address unhelpful thinking, worry, and emotional overwhelm.
Her background includes work in correctional facilities, outpatient programs, and integrated health settings. She has trained in EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - which she may use for processing past traumatic events once clients feel ready and have some grounding strategies in place.
Parents and adults carrying family-related stress will find a focus on everyday problems here. Jill talks through parenting strain, grief, intimacy and relationship concerns, addiction, and questions about identity and gender. She also helps people who struggle with impulsivity, shame, or feelings of emptiness.
Her training includes a sociology degree from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University. She lives in Northern Michigan near Traverse City and balances clinical work with parenting and teaching yoga. She offers sessions in English and does not accept international clients.
How sessions work
How Jill uses proven approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping clients name what matters. In practice this means the therapist begins by asking about your main concerns and priorities, then shapes sessions around those goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and daily stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation skills to help manage intense reactions and impulsivity.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Jill will work with each person to try approaches that match their needs and preferences. That might mean starting with CBT skills, adding DBT strategies for managing strong emotions, or preparing for trauma-focused work like EMDR when the client is ready.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week. It can reduce travel time, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and let people attend from a location that supports quieter surroundings. Therapists and licensed professionals can also adapt session pacing and homework to fit parenting schedules and daily routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Which concerns does she address related to family life?
She works with parents and adults on parenting strain, family problems, grief, intimacy issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach and combines that with methods like CBT, DBT, and EMDR to address thoughts, emotions, and trauma processing.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience across correctional, outpatient, and integrated health settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and practices in Michigan, based near Traverse City.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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