Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
How Jillian works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 21
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jillian
Dr. Jillian Graves is a licensed clinical social worker with 21 years of experience. She practices from Michigan and offers support for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, grief, parenting strains, self-esteem struggles, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and depression.
She earned a Master of Social Work at Smith College and a Ph.D. in social work from Bryn Mawr College. Her doctoral research looked at emerging adults who have a sibling with schizophrenia, and that work informs how she thinks about family roles and development.
Background and approach
In sessions she focuses on building a trusting relationship first. She works collaboratively to set goals and help people make sense of their histories. Communication skills and clearer patterns of thinking are often practical targets in early work.
Her practice draws on psychodynamic ideas, including attachment theory, along with Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused techniques, and narrative approaches. That mix lets her tailor sessions to what a person needs in the moment and over time. People can expect straightforward conversation, practical tools, and attention to how past experiences shape present reactions.
She aims to help people improve coping, reduce anger and anxiety, and strengthen relationships in daily life.
What Jillian works with
Everything Jillian lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jillian's practice.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Dr. Graves uses psychodynamic ideas, including attachment theory, to help people understand how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions. This approach looks at patterns in relationships and helps identify recurring emotional responses that show up in daily life.She also uses Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts that fuel strong emotions like anger and anxiety. That technique often includes practical exercises and reframing thoughts to reduce distress.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and adjust methods over time so the work fits the person’s needs and pace.
Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and body language cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people share updates between meetings. These options make scheduling easier and let people pick formats that fit daily life and work commitments.
Questions people ask about Jillian
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and direct. She emphasizes a strong working relationship and practical steps to improve communication and coping.
What is her background and experience?
She has 21 years of clinical experience and completed a Ph.D. in social work after earning a Master of Social Work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW and practices from Michigan.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.