Jillian Early, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Jillian!

I love working with parents navigating planning, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting. These transitions can bring unexpected challenges, and I'm here to help you find your footing.

My focus

My typical clients are in the midst of a desired life transition and encountering anxiety, depressed mood, indecision, new difficulties coping with daily life, or shifts in identity. No two stories are the same, and I tailor our work to your unique experience.

My approach

The heart of my practice is meeting you where you are and building a relationship that supports confidence, compassion, and curiosity. My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based practices to help you navigate what feels overwhelming.

My communication style

Clients who enjoy working with me appreciate the warm and caring rapport that provides the foundation for curiosity and exploring the things that just aren't working in their lives. A session may start with a clear problem or focus, or we may find that through exploration, we're able to identify a pattern or area that needs our attention.

My journey to mental healthcare

Honesty time! I didn't know that I was setting out to become a therapist when I started my graduate training in social work. I was drawn because I've always been interested in why we as humans do what we do, and the systems that we operate within. My background provides a context for the internal and external factors that shape who we are.

My goals for you

Setting goals in therapy can range from the very specific and concrete to bigger picture quality of life goals. My approach is to help you identify what will help you feel more like yourself and incorporate strategies to reach that goal.

Our first session

Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other a bit. I invite any questions and concerns that may arise, and I want to use this time to understand more about your history. This might look like understanding more of your history with therapy, or with your present concern.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Agnostic, Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

EMDR

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Attachment-based

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

LGBTQIA+

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Smith College.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jillian Early