Services

Professional Services

  • Individual Counseling

  • Couples Counseling

  • Family Counseling

  • Emotion Focussed Therapy

  • Gottman Couples Workshop Leader

  • Gottman Level 1 Trainer

  • Couples Marathons (Intensive Couples Therapy)

  • Lecturer on Topics such as

    • Couples Therapy

    • Parenting

    • Eating Disorders

    • Mid-Life Issues

    • Sexual Abuse

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Couples Therapy

Couples Therapy

The process begins with an initial assessment, consisting of a joint history-gathering session, after which partners are given extensive questionaires to complete at home. These are returned at individual sessions with each partner. The therapist then compiles this data, and at a fourth session, the couple is presented with an evaluation of the their strengths and deficits. Psycho-educational information is presented, to clarify what works and what doesn’t in relationship. The couple’s issues are addressed using new strategies to teach a more effective process. Attachment dynamics are also explored, altering ineffective cycles to deepen intimacy.

Couples Intensive

This service is designed for couples in acute distress and/or who are geographically unable to do traditional couples therapy with a Gottman-certified therapist. It usually begins with the same assessment used in weekly therapy. The Intensive typically consists of 10 hours of therapy done over a two-day period, but can be modified to 5-15 hours. Issues are pursued in depth, using Gottman interventions to practice healthier forms of communication, as well as incorporating EFT Attachment dynamic work.

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Officiating Weddings

In 1996, Jill became ordained as a non-denominal minister and performed her first wedding in Yosemite. She immediately became enamored of the process of working with couples in a different way, and has officiated for over 30 wedding ceremonies since, in California, Washington, Hawaii, Montana, Oregon and Idaho. Each ceremony is uniquely crafted after a consultation with the couple, with a fervent wish to create a meaningful and beautiful ceremony that meets the specific vision of the Bride and Groom. Jill draws from her experience of various spiritual and religions traditions. Her repertoire includes Christian, Jewish, Native American, Sufi, and Pagan, as well as more secular ceremonies. Some elements couples have chosen to incorporate have been candle-lighting, tree-planting, glass-breaking, exchanging bundles, creating a chuppa, fireworks, smudging, handfasting, as well as poetry, readings, and live music.The exchange of matrimonial vows should be a significant and memorable reflection of the commitment being made by a couple. This is the intention that Jill brings to her services as an Officiant. A fee of $275 includes couple consultation, creation of a unique ceremony, wedding rehearsal, as well as officiating the wedding vows.