Jill Burchenal

Jill Burchenal is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 22 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate major life changes, painful losses, and ongoing stress. Her approach aims to make starting therapy straightforward and compassionate for someone feeling overwhelmed.

She favors practical, person-focused work that meets people where they are. Jill uses client-centered methods to listen and build trust, then applies cognitive-behavioral tools to address unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also draws on emotionally-focused and existential ideas when emotions, meaning, or close relationships are central concerns.

Over two decades in practice have included substantial experience supporting people with addiction and codependency, grief and loss, and trauma related concerns. She has also worked extensively with depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, anger, and self-esteem struggles.

Jill aims to create an open, warm setting where difficult topics can be discussed without judgment. She helps clients find both practical steps and emotional strategies to reduce distress and restore balance. If a different match would better serve a person, she provides referrals and resources to guide the next step.

Her practice operates in Florida and sessions are conducted in English. People considering therapy can expect straightforward guidance on what to expect and how to move forward at their own pace.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting connection. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects understanding, and helps people clarify what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by giving concrete tools to practice between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and work through strong emotions tied to close relationships and personal loss, guiding conversations that deepen emotional awareness and improve how someone expresses needs.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That conversation typically happens early in care and can shift as needs change, so plans are adjusted together rather than fixed up front.

If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find online work helpful because it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your routine and goals so sessions can be arranged to support day-to-day life.