Jillian creates a warm and welcoming space for her clients to be vulnerable, seen, and challenged. Jillian believes that we are all a product of our experiences, and thus, shows deep empathy and compassion for her clients, regardless of their perceived pitfalls. It is only human to feel there are parts of our past of which we are not proud. However, Jillian believes our past does not need to dictate our future.
Jillian has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and general life transitions. As a specialist in OCD & anxiety therapy, she also has a special interest and experience in working with the LGBTQIA+ population of all ages. Additionally, Jillian is extremely passionate about working with people who struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). She finds great pride in seeing her clients learn how to effectively cope with life’s uncertainties and challenges.
Jillian focuses on many different modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, narrative therapy, and strength-based approaches. She believes in the power of intentional choice and values-based action, and thus, often utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) when working with her clients. ACT is rooted in behavioral therapy but incorporates elements of acceptance and mindfulness. She helps her clients learn how to be less reactive and more intentional in their choices so they can begin to behave in ways that are aligned with their values and goals. Additionally, Jillian incorporates the evidenced-based treatment, Exposure and Response Prevention(EX/PR), when working with clients who struggle with OCD. This is a challenging, yet highly effective approach to help significantly decrease frequency and severity of OCD symptoms.
We welcome Jillian to the In Focus team as she brings a lot of experience around OCD and anxiety and is available for counseling with those struggling with these disorders. If you have any questions or would like to speak with Jillian you are more than welcome to request a free 15 minute consultation with her. She is available for in-office or virtual Telehealth appointments. To schedule an appointment with Jillian, call (720) 295-9522 or Click Here.
Lori Johnson, M.A., LPC-S, LAC, ACS is the Founder and Clinical Director of IFC. she is passionate about increasing awareness for the diagnosis of OCD, especially for those who struggle with co-occuring addiction. She is a clinical supervisor and trainer, speaker and advocate on the topics of Substance Use Disorder, Addiction, and OCD at the IOCDF Conference and Denver treatment centers. Featured on Podcasts, The OCD Stories, Chrissie Hodges Pure OCD Author’s podcast, and is proud to be part of the OCD Gamechangers.