Jill Hazell

Jill Hazell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of clinical experience. She works in Missouri and brings a calm, down-to-earth style to sessions. Her approach is conversational and supportive, with an emphasis on practical steps people can use right away.

She helps people facing anger, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and stress related to parenting or caregiving. Jill also supports those dealing with grief, relationship strain, ADHD challenges, and mood disorders. Her background includes work with child abuse and trauma survivors and experience in school settings.

Jill blends cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered work, existential ideas, and mindfulness practices. In sessions she focuses on identifying strengths and building on them. She uses straightforward tools and questions to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping.

Her style is described as warm and compassionate with a sense of humor. Jill aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly about what feels hard. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs and goals.

If someone is ready to make changes, Jill offers steady support and practical ideas to move forward. She frames work as a partnership and helps people take realistic steps toward better day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit into online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values, even when strong emotions are present. It can be helpful for anger, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building on a person’s strengths to promote growth and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jill will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. The process is conversational and practical, with an eye toward what will fit the client's everyday life.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when a longer visit isn't possible. Some people find audio sessions useful when video would be difficult, while others prefer a full session format for deeper work. Jill uses therapeutic tools that translate well to remote sessions and will help tailor the approach to what works best for each person.