- CBT methods
- Client-Centered approach
- Solution-Focused goals
About Jill
Jill Dutra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California with seven years of experience. She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and social anxiety and phobia among other issues. She works with individuals and couples and also runs motivational women's groups.
Her background includes work at a community counseling center and the Juvenile Justice Mental Health department, where she supported adolescents and their families around substance use and family dynamics. She has also maintained a private practice treating individuals and couples and leading group work focused on motivation and life change.
Jill uses straightforward talk in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral methods to look at thoughts and behaviors, Client-Centered work to focus on what matters to each person, and Solution-Focused ideas to set practical, short-term goals. Sessions tend to focus on steps people can try between meetings.
People consult her for a wide range of concerns beyond anxiety, such as grief, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, caregiver stress, career strain, and feelings of isolation. She also addresses relationship topics like communication problems, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and abandonment themes.
When someone begins work with Jill, she and the person map out goals and a plan together. She emphasizes clear, practical strategies and regular check-ins on progress. The intent is to help people make steady changes that fit their daily life.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the person. In practice this means the therapist asks about your priorities and adapts questions and pacing to your needs. It helps when someone wants a supportive, person-led conversation about their concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions include identifying unhelpful patterns and trying small experiments to change them. This approach can be useful for anxiety, social fears, and depressive patterns.
Solution-Focused Therapy narrows attention to concrete goals and small steps. It is brief and practical, helpful when someone wants clear, short-term progress and tools to use between meetings.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit best based on the person's needs, goals, and preferences, working together to adjust the plan as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. The online format can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it possible to use tools like worksheets and between-session tasks to support ongoing work.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, self-esteem, and social anxiety and phobia, plus related topics like grief and trauma.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and goal-oriented, using talk, practical tools, and steps you can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Jill has seven years of professional experience in community, juvenile justice, and private practice settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and paid?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.