Therapist profile
Jill Rountree, LMSW
Michigan
Licensed Master Social Worker - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLMSW
- LicenseLMSW, Michigan / 6801094604
- NPI1396291977
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- EMDR processing
About Jill
Jill Rountree is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, substance use, anger, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life transitions.
She has practiced in a variety of settings, including correctional facilities, outpatient clinics, and integrated health care programs. Jill blends a client-centered stance with specific techniques to help people notice unhelpful patterns, learn practical coping skills, and address painful memories when they are ready.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. She includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to build mindfulness and emotional regulation when emotions feel overwhelming. Jill also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to work through trauma when that fits the person's needs.
Her background includes a sociology degree from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University in Detroit. She lives in Northern Michigan in the Traverse City area and balances clinical work with parenting and outdoor time.
Jill brings practical tools and straightforward talk to sessions. She aims to help people reduce reactive patterns, manage anger and impulsivity, and rebuild routine coping skills so daily life feels more manageable.
How sessions work
How Jill uses practical approaches online
Jill commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep stress and anger active. DBT emphasizes mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation skills for intense feelings.She also offers EMDR work for people who need focused processing of past traumatic memories, using safe-place and resourcing techniques before any trauma processing begins. These approaches give different ways to reduce reactivity and work through painful experiences depending on a person’s goals.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Jill will discuss goals, past treatment, and daily life demands to decide which methods to use and when to mix skill-building with trauma work. Expect straightforward explanations and practiceable tools to try between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, handle shorter check-ins by phone if needed, or keep regular weekly meetings without travel. Discuss format preferences at the first appointment so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, substance use, anger, ADHD, grief, intimacy and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with practical techniques like CBT, DBT skills, EMDR, and motivational interviewing to address symptoms and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working in correctional facilities, outpatient care, and integrated health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) based in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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