- CBT strategies
- Client centered work
- Solution focused planning
About Jill
Jill Dutra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, anger, career concerns, depression, coaching, and compassion fatigue. Jill also focuses on blended family issues, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and related life transitions.
Jill draws on straightforward, practical conversation to help people name what feels hard and map small next steps. Sessions usually center on current problems and skills that can be used between meetings. She aims to help clients clarify goals and reduce overwhelming emotions through concrete strategies and focused discussion.
Her work history includes time at a community counseling center and the Juvenile Justice Mental Health department, where she supported adolescents and their families around substance use and family patterns. She has also maintained a private practice treating individuals and couples and has led motivational groups for women.
Jill integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means she mixes talk that listens with practical exercises and goal-focused planning. Expect a collaborative plan that targets the most pressing concerns first.
People often seek her out when family roles change, when stepparenting brings new strain, or when a breakup affects day-to-day life. Her approach is direct and work-oriented, with an emphasis on clearer communication and workable coping skills.
How Jill’s approaches fit into online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental conversation to sort feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, achievable goals and steps that can change daily routines and relationships.Choosing the right approach is something to figure out together. Jill will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. Early sessions are used to set priorities, try techniques, and adjust the plan as needed so the work stays focused and useful.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm which formats are offered before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time for appointments. They can also let people do exercises between meetings and bring notes or examples from their everyday life into the conversation. Licensed professionals can adapt methods like CBT and solution-focused work to remote settings so the sessions remain practical and action oriented.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, self-esteem, grief, eating issues, anger, career concerns, depression, and related challenges. Jill also lists blended family issues, abandonment, caregiver stress, and communication problems among her focus areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions combine listening with concrete skills, short-term goal work, and discussion that centers on immediate problems.
What is her clinical background?
She has seven years of experience and has worked in a community counseling center and the Juvenile Justice Mental Health department supporting adolescents and family systems, plus private practice work and group facilitation.
Is she a licensed clinician and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California. Her professional work is based in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to see her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.