Jillian grew up in Northwest Iowa, and while having lived across the US, Iowa has always been her home.  

Jillian has a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy through Capella University in Minnesota, and is licensed through the State of Iowa as an MS, tLMFT.  She truly enjoys being part of a team here at InCourage Counseling in Algona, working with the local surrounding communities of individuals and couples in navigating life's challenges, both in person and through telehealth sessions. 

 Jillian is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which utilizes visualization techniques and eye movements to reprogram distressing images stored in the brain to no longer trigger strong emotional and physical reactions.  ART is evidenced based and works for a wide range of issues.  Her areas of work include solution-focused therapy, emotion-focused therapy and meditation/mindfulness-based techniques.  Navigating stress, anxiety, depression, major life changes, growth and change are amongst her strengths and areas of focus in therapy. 

Couples' relationships and partnerships are one important aspect of Jillian's career; she believes working towards the client's goals with an open mind creates a comfortable space to progress together.  Working on self-esteem, personal and relationship strengths, and seeking out patterns of behavior with a focus on positive solutions can create your healthiest self and partnerships. 

Authentic, open, accepting and compassionate are a few words to describe Jillian's therapy style; she doesn't believe that one size fits all when it comes to mental health and personal or relationship struggles.  We are all individuals with different experiences to navigate, yet we are deeply connected by the relationships we build in our lives.  Creating a space where your voice is valued, and being able to share and process your experiences can be very empowering in creating changes.