Hey!
Welcome to my site, and thanks for visiting! I’m Jillayna– said Jill-anna, but spelled real weird, right? It rhymes with BANANA, if that helps!
We are gonna talk THERAPY.
Here’s the thing: therapy is actually really cool. I wish I had realized it as a teenager, because I saw a few (A LOT of) therapists myself.
Life is hard—and being a teenager is extra hard. You are living in a changing body—your body, your brain and your hormones are adjusting—and you’re in a world that doesn’t always recognize and support how trying that can be. And half the time feels like a dumpster fire. You don’t have a ton of control over your world and environments, and that can definitely suck. While you have control over YOU and the decisions YOU MAKE, sometimes, it helps to have some extra help with that stuff. You know, someone besides your parents, who you can confide in and trust, who can help support you as the awesome person you are. And I do believe that whether or not you know it right now, you are awesome. You have strengths and talents and gifts inside you—some of which are waiting to be found, explored–let’s do it!
Now, you may be struggling with various things from friendships, motivation, family, school, past traumas, to depression, anxiety, sexuality– or perhaps you have received a mental health diagnosis (or suspect you might be struggling with mental illness). There is no shame in these things, and no shame in having help, guidance and support. And that’s what I’m here for!
About me:
I’m chill, I’m open, and man do I get it. Nothing is off limits, and therapy can look a million different ways. I’ve got nail polish and drums and paint, and I’m down for rap and Tswift, old punk music. Halloween is my favorite. I’m Canadian. I’m into art and all things funky and creative. I have kids and I drink coffee. Few things are as uncomfortable to me as someone taking my picture. I would love for you to be totally you, be able to express that and freakin’ love it.
What do you do in therapy?
I do lots of things from art therapy, to narrative (writing), to general talk, problem solving and emotional support. We find your style and groove, and we go from there! I do in-person sessions, telehealth sessions (via video chat on phone or computer) and experiential sessions out in the world! Some of my specialties include Depression, Anxiety (including social anxiety) and suicide ideation, as well as sexuality and gender exploration.
Some things you might want to talk to me about:
- Feelings of Depression, or a “down” mood that seems to plague you
- Feelings of Anxiety, or nervousness in various situations, or regarding various topics.
- Relationships—both friendship, romantic and otherwise
- Sexuality and gender exploration and questioning. Both of these things are a spectrum, and there are no right or wrong answers here!
- Big life decisions and moments- College, sex, drugs, alcohol, grades—let’s talk it out!
- Self development—Are you wanting to find yourself? Discover who you really are? Your authentic self, filled with gifts for the world?
- Thoughts of suicide
There are many more topics that could come up, and nothing is off limits!
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