Jillian Jacobelli

Jillian Jacobelli (She/They) is a MHC-LP and member of the LGBTQ2S+ community who obtained their MA in Mental Health Counseling from City College of New York. They also hold a Masters degree in Applied psychology and bring over a decade of experience supporting diverse populations across college campuses, nonprofits, hospitals, residential programs, and outpatient settings in various roles. Jillian currently works with adolescents and adults, who are navigating anxiety, identity development, life transitions, systemic stress, and the impact of traumatic experiences.

Jillian approaches therapy from a liberation-oriented, systems-based lens, integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and relational approaches. Her style is collaborative, curious, direct, and reflective. She attends closely to how identity, relationships, spirituality or religion, social class, and broader cultural contexts shape emotional well-being. In sessions clients will explore their values, identify patterns or misalignments, and find ways to take meaningful, aligned steps forward. Jillian balances practical skill-building with deeper exploration of relational dynamics and personal meaning. Clients can expect compassion, exploratory questions, thoughtful challenges, and space to move at their own pace.

Jillian values witnessing clients reclaim agency in spaces where they once felt powerless or diminished. Others often describe her as sincere, humorous, and honest. She believes everyone deserves access to affirming, compassionate mental health care grounded in dignity and respect.

Outside of the therapy room, she enjoys creative arts, meditation, hiking, yoga, time in nature, and a strong sweet cup of coffee.