Jill Fairhead

Jill Fairhead is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people cope with life changes, stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She speaks English, Spanish, and French and brings 12 years of counseling experience to her work. Jill aims to make therapy practical and understandable for people feeling overwhelmed by change or big emotions.

Her sessions focus on clear tools and everyday skills. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and the Gottman Method. Jill offers psychological education and step-by-step guidance so clients can try new ways of handling difficult moments.

Jill's background includes a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Bishop’s University in Quebec, Canada, and a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. She has worked in outpatient settings and provided telehealth, and has facilitated group therapies in both residential and outpatient treatment programs.

People come to her for help with things like addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and problems tied to adoption or blended families. She also supports those facing intimacy issues, impulsivity, infidelity, and feelings of isolation.

Her style is direct and caring. Jill explains options plainly and helps clients set small, realistic goals. She encourages collaboration so people leave sessions with workable steps for daily life.

Approaches and how they translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, life transitions, and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression and panic. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and follows the client's concerns, which supports self-directed change.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Jill collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change as needs evolve, and she will explain options and try practical techniques together.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is hard to schedule. Some approaches here lend themselves well to remote sessions because they use exercises, homework, and guided conversations that translate to video or phone meetings. Ask about languages offered and scheduling when you set up your first appointment.