Therapist profile
Jill Sheetz, LMFT
California
LMFT - Anger and relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 86823
- NPI1003959362
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Mindfulness practices
About Jill
Jill Sheetz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use concerns, family difficulties, and anger. She speaks English and uses practical, straightforward talk to help people clarify next steps.
Over two decades she has supported people through big life changes and loss. She focuses on clients' strengths and helps them notice what already works. Sessions center on clear goals and concrete steps rather than long theory talks.
Her approach is client-centered, which means sessions follow the person's pace and priorities. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Mindfulness-based ideas are used to help people manage strong feelings in the moment.
She uses motivational interviewing when people are weighing change or recovery from substance use. Solution-focused techniques help set short-term goals and track progress. Together these methods aim to turn frustration and stuck patterns into manageable, observable shifts.
People who come for help with anger often want tools that work in daily life. Jill emphasizes skill-building - simple practices to calm down, respond differently, and repair relationships when things go wrong. She encourages realistic steps and checks what actually helps between sessions.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Her practice blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based tools. Client-centered therapy means sessions follow the client's priorities and pace, focusing on the issues they bring. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to reduce reactivity. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and grounding skills to manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive responses.Choosing the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative testing helps people find realistic strategies for anger, stress, or relationship tension.
Confirm current session formats before booking since specific online options are not listed in the biography. Online work can still fit into a busy life - it makes it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, fit sessions into a work break, or avoid travel time. Those practical benefits help people keep momentum while they try new skills between sessions.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with adults on anger alongside depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use, relationship and family issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She takes a client-centered, strength-based approach and uses practical techniques to set clear goals and next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in the mental health field working with a range of concerns including trauma and substance use.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do session costs work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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