THERAPIST

Jillian Bennett, MHS, Resident in Counseling

Jillian Bennett, Resident in Counseling, works with clients to help them grow, heal, and move toward the life they want to live. She supports clients in making progress toward the unique goals that they want to focus on and achieve, whether that is improving communication, managing anxiety, strengthening emotional regulation, or navigating any of life’s challenges that may come their way.

Jillian enjoys helping clients recognize their strength and resilience. She creates a warm, welcoming, and authentic environment where clients can feel comfortable being their true selves. Jillian utilizes a strengths-based and person-centered approach, and gravitates toward CBT and mindfulness-based interventions. She collaborates with clients to create goals that are realistic, meaningful, and individualized. Jillian strongly believes that every client is unique and tailors her approach to best meet each person’s needs. She believes that meaningful change happens one step at a time, and that lasting growth begins with feeling supported, understood, and empowered.

Jillian has experience working in a variety of clinical settings, including schools, inpatient and residential substance use treatment, and private practice. Each setting has helped her develop her own counseling style and strengthen her clinical skills. She is passionate about helping clients work through a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, and life transitions. Jillian is LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma-informed, and practices with cultural humility. She welcomes clients of all ages (5+) and backgrounds.

Jillian earned her bachelor’s degree in both Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychology with a minor in Biology from Randolph-Macon College. She completed her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Catawba College, where she was recognized as Graduate Student of the Year. Jillian is also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).