Jill Chestang is a licensed professional counselor in Michigan who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes.
01About Jill
Jill Chestang is a licensed professional counselor in Michigan who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She speaks plainly and aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters most to them. Jill draws on what each person already brings and helps them set realistic goals.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while also honoring feelings. She works with people to spot unhelpful patterns and build new coping skills that fit day-to-day life.
Background and approach
Over 12 years of clinical experience have shaped her flexible style. Jill adapts techniques to match a person’s needs, using a mix of client-centered care, cognitive behavioral strategies, and solution-focused ideas. The work can include skills for anxiety, steps to manage depression, or ways to handle big transitions.
She also gives attention to life areas that often get overlooked, like workplace stress, money concerns, loneliness, and issues tied to aging. Jill pays close attention to cultural and multicultural concerns, prejudice, and how those experiences affect well-being. Jill helps people plan small, measurable changes and celebrates progress along the way.
Her approach balances short-term tools and deeper conversation so clients leave with clearer direction and usable skills.
02Credentials
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401018076 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1154757060 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jill lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Jill names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Jill names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people feel understood; it helps when someone needs space to sort feelings and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety and depression.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jill will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then tailor methods to fit those needs. The plan can shift over time as progress is made and priorities change.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into daily life. Video calls work well for in-depth sessions, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat provides a quick check-in, and text messaging supports brief updates or coaching between longer sessions. These options aim to increase flexibility and make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Jill focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like workplace issues and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is calm and practical, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to build skills and reach goals.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Jill has 12 years of professional work experience helping people manage emotional challenges and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan and practices with that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States sign up?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire.
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