Jill Fairhead, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Jill

Jill Fairhead is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who focuses on family and parenting concerns along with a wide range of related issues. She offers practical, down-to-earth help for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma, and life changes. She speaks English, Spanish, and French and works with people who need straightforward support and tools.

Jill draws on a variety of evidence-based methods to guide sessions.

Background and approach

She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. She blends acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take meaningful steps. She also integrates client-centered skills to make space for each person’s experience.

Her training includes a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Bishop’s University. She has 12 years of counseling experience in outpatient and residential settings, and she has led group work as well as individual therapy in both face-to-face and telehealth formats.

In sessions clients can expect practical education, skills practice, and calm, direct feedback. Jill aims to help people manage emotions, improve communication, and find clearer ways forward. She frames work as a collaborative effort and supports clients through concrete steps rather than abstract talk.

For parents and caregivers looking for help, Jill brings experience with adoption and foster care topics, blended family issues, parenting difficulties, and related stresses. Her approach emphasizes tools and small changes that fit into everyday family life.

Approaches that translate well to online family and parenting work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it often helps with stress, parenting decisions, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression and to build practical coping skills. The Gottman Method offers concrete tools for improving communication and resolving conflict in relationships, which can be useful when working on parenting partnerships or family dynamics.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Jill collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they try practical exercises, review what works, and adjust the plan as needed so therapy stays focused and useful.

Online sessions can be done by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility around work and family schedules. These formats let people use short check-ins, longer weekly sessions, or on-the-go messaging when a parenting moment or emotional challenge arises. For many families and busy individuals, that accessibility makes it easier to practice new skills in real time and keep progress moving forward.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jill help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma, addictions, grief, and related issues such as ADHD and bipolar challenges.

What is her therapy style like?

She takes a practical, collaborative approach focused on skills, problem solving, and learning. Sessions mix conversation with concrete exercises and feedback.

What training and background does she have?

Jill holds a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Bishop’s University, with 12 years of counseling experience in outpatient and residential settings.

Where is Jill licensed and located?

Jill is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with the credential FL LMHC MH19230 and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and French.

Are online or international sessions possible?

She accepts international clients and conducts therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 12 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English, Spanish, French

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