Jill M. Lillard, MA LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Gottman Certified Couples Therapist
Certified Life Coach with The Life Coach School
Professional Training
Masters Degree in Counseling, Covenant Theological Seminary, 1997.
Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1995.
Professional Experience
Jill is passionate about working with couples and coaching individuals to surpass what they thought was possible.
For couples she offers a 4 hour relationship assessment as well as intensive therapy. Having studied under Drs. John and Julie Gottman of the world renowned Gottman Institute, Jill uses empirically validated approaches.
Jill is a certified with The Life Coach School and enjoys helping people move toward their dreams, getting traction when they have been feeling stuck. She loves to help people see that their thoughts are always optional and that ALL feelings can be fun and not so scary. Jill strongly believes when people are given opportunity to do the brain work as well as understand and navigate emotion, there is no telling what they can do.
Approach
Jill's down-to-earth approach eases discomfort. Employing a tender heart and persistent nature, she collaborates with clients to make wanted changes. While being sensitive to one's readiness for change, she's not hesitant to ask tough questions, admitting she has employed the same tactics with challenges in her own life.
Jill routinely works with clients in the following areas:
A native of Jefferson City, Jill returned to her hometown after spending over a decade in the St. Louis and Chicago suburbs. She and Dr. Richard Lillard have two children, Sawyer and Sophie. Jill enjoys podcasts, exercise, and organizing in her spare time. She is the founder of Inspire and The Happiest Lives. Like many working mothers, Jill strives to gracefully balance her profession, community involvement and family.
To schedule an appointment
Call 573-644-7909 Ext 2
jill@thehappiestlives.com
Currently, Jill is only taking Couples and Coaching Clients
Location: 1804 Southwest Blvd, Ste A
Licensed Professional Counselor
Gottman Certified Couples Therapist
Certified Life Coach with The Life Coach School
Professional Training
Masters Degree in Counseling, Covenant Theological Seminary, 1997.
Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1995.
Professional Experience
Jill is passionate about working with couples and coaching individuals to surpass what they thought was possible.
For couples she offers a 4 hour relationship assessment as well as intensive therapy. Having studied under Drs. John and Julie Gottman of the world renowned Gottman Institute, Jill uses empirically validated approaches.
Jill is a certified with The Life Coach School and enjoys helping people move toward their dreams, getting traction when they have been feeling stuck. She loves to help people see that their thoughts are always optional and that ALL feelings can be fun and not so scary. Jill strongly believes when people are given opportunity to do the brain work as well as understand and navigate emotion, there is no telling what they can do.
Approach
Jill's down-to-earth approach eases discomfort. Employing a tender heart and persistent nature, she collaborates with clients to make wanted changes. While being sensitive to one's readiness for change, she's not hesitant to ask tough questions, admitting she has employed the same tactics with challenges in her own life.
Jill routinely works with clients in the following areas:
- Couples/Marriage Counseling
- Processing Emotions
- Communication and Relationships
- Personal Growth & Development
- Stress Management Techniques
- Life Transitions
- Spiritual Growth
- Organization and goal setting
A native of Jefferson City, Jill returned to her hometown after spending over a decade in the St. Louis and Chicago suburbs. She and Dr. Richard Lillard have two children, Sawyer and Sophie. Jill enjoys podcasts, exercise, and organizing in her spare time. She is the founder of Inspire and The Happiest Lives. Like many working mothers, Jill strives to gracefully balance her profession, community involvement and family.
To schedule an appointment
Call 573-644-7909 Ext 2
jill@thehappiestlives.com
Currently, Jill is only taking Couples and Coaching Clients
Location: 1804 Southwest Blvd, Ste A
