Jill Wasserman , LPC

Jill Wasserman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan who focuses on practical, person-centered care. She uses straightforward conversation to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood challenges, and addictions. Jill aims to create a respectful and compassionate space so people can take the first steps toward change.

She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and substance and process addictions. She also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, relationship strain, anger, and struggles with self-esteem. Women’s issues are part of her stated focus areas and she addresses related concerns in therapy sessions.

Jill draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on each person’s goals and priorities. She pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and coping strategies. These approaches are used in simple, concrete ways that people can try between sessions.

Her work is informed by eight years of professional experience in behavioral health. That background includes helping people with co-occurring conditions such as mood disorders and substance use concerns. Jill emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and tailoring care to each person’s needs.

People who reach out can expect clear talk about goals, practical skill-building, and collaborative planning. Jill helps people map out small, doable steps so change feels possible rather than overwhelming.

Practical online approaches for mood and addiction care

Jill uses client-centered work to start by listening and understanding each person's priorities, then shaping sessions around what matters most to them. Client-centered methods focus on empathy and collaboration and help people set goals that feel realistic.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many forms of compulsive or impulsive behavior because it breaks problems into small, actionable steps.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are offered for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be helpful for intense mood swings, impulsivity, and managing urges related to addictions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, symptoms, and preferences. That plan can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and skill practice, phone can be a lower-bandwidth option, and chat or messaging can support quick check-ins or ongoing skill coaching. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily life while keeping treatment consistent.