The primary focus of her work has been on appropriate social emotional development and anxiety management. from McGill University and works as a Clinical Social Worker offering individual counseling to children, adolescents, and young adults aged 10 years old and up in a private practice. She also works as a Social Worker in elementary and high school settings. Jillian helps support clients throug
h the personal challenges that they are experiencing and assists them in developing skills that will help them build and maintain healthy relationships. The primary focus of her work has been on appropriate social development, self-regulation, and anxiety management. Her mission is to nourish client’s individual strengths in order to foster social and emotional growth and exploration. Jillian offers services to individuals and provides parenting support when needed. Her creative strength-based approach allows her to connect with clients at their level and helps them advance towards their goals at their own pace. Individual counseling and skill building sessions for children, adolescents, and young adults provide a safe space to discuss issues related to topics such as life cycle transitions, social adjustment, self-esteem, bullying, and anxiety. Jillian also facilitates parent and educator workshops. Educational Background / Professional Training
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from McGill University
• Master’s degree in Social Work from McGill University
• Elementary and High School Counseling
• Crisis interventionist
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy certified
• Workshop and program developer and facilitator
• Stress and anxiety management
• Bullying prevention and intervention
Associations
Jillian is a member of both the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec. Specialities: Children – Adolescents – Young Adults - Parents
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Bullying
• Bereavement
• Self-regulation
• Life cycle transitions
• Social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties
• Self-esteem issues
• Partnering with school personnel
• Healthy parent-child relationships
