Jill Hazzard, LMHC

Jill Hazzard is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 35 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns. She supports those dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. Her approach is warm and respectful and focuses on meeting each person where they are.

Jill adapts conversations and plans to fit individual needs. She listens first, then works with clients to set clear, achievable goals. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on small changes that add up over time.

Her work draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's experience. She also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed.

Jill brings a long history of helping people manage family conflict, parenting stress, and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses mood disorders, bipolar concerns, ADHD-related challenges, and eating and anger issues. Additional areas of focus include abandonment, codependency, blended family dynamics, and postpartum depression.

People who choose Jill can expect a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere and a collaborative plan that grows from their goals. She emphasizes practical steps and compassionate support to help clients move toward greater stability and wellbeing.

How Jill’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy starts by prioritizing the client's view and goals. It relies on listening, reflecting, and shaping the work around what matters most to the person, which can be done effectively in remote sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new skills to change behavior and mood. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress and adapts well to online homework and short skill-building exercises.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Jill will work with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining client-centered listening with CBT exercises or adding DBT skills for emotional regulation as needed.

Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Many people find online options useful because they can fit sessions around work, caregiving, or school schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for focused check-ins between weekly meetings. If you prefer a particular rhythm of work or shorter skill sessions, discuss this when you schedule so the plan fits everyday life.