Get To Know Jill
My Story
I started my career as an early childhood educator and later became a licensed clinical social worker. I worked with children and parents in many settings and continued my education in mental health, including training in play therapy. I created my business, Nurturing Parents and Teachers, where I offer trainings for parents, early childhood educators and summer camp staff. Over time, I ran mom and baby classes and opened my private therapy practice working with children, parents and now adults.
Working with children across all developmental stages shaped how I understand people at every age. When I work with adults, we often connect with the younger parts of self that still hold emotions and patterns. My background in child development helps me recognize what is underneath an adult’s experience and support deeper, more meaningful healing.
During this time, I experienced life’s ups and downs, as we all do. For me, that included infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum depression, anxiety and the stressors of raising children. I had to do my own work and find ways to cope and heal. I used traditional mental health therapy at several points in my life and it always helped, but over time I realized I needed something more.
When I began exploring approaches that included energy work and somatic healing, something shifted on a deeper level. I experienced healing beyond just understanding. I could feel it in my body, my mind and my overall sense of self. I wasn’t just talking about my experiences, I was actually releasing what was being held. I began to see how powerful it was to approach healing from a mind, body and soul level, not just through insight, but through deeper internal shifts.
Because of my personal experience, I realized that traditional talk therapy alone was not always moving the needle the way it could. I knew it was time to bring a more holistic approach into my work and create a space where energy work and therapy can happen in one place. I have been studying and getting certified in various modalities of energy psychology, Reiki, spirituality and energy healing ever since. I incorporate this work into my services. If you feel drawn to this work, I invite you to explore the different ways we can work together and find what feels right for you.
Are you ready to start your process?
What It’s Like To Work With Me
I meet you exactly where you are and help guide you toward where you want to be. I understand that every situation has its own circumstances and that there is no “cookie cutter” approach. Children, parents, teachers and adults all have their own personalities, temperaments, histories, strengths and needs. What works for one person or family may not work for another.
Whether services are provided 1:1, in a workshop or in a group setting, I consider each person and situation through a thoughtful blend of experience, intuition and training. I integrate techniques from psychotherapy, energy psychology, play therapy, Reiki, energy healing, child development and more.
I take an individualized approach with every client I work with, which means each session or class may look and feel different based on what is needed in the moment.
I’m committed to ongoing education & training to best support you and your family.
Credentials
LICSW- (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
MSW ( Masters in Social Work)
BS ( Bachelors in Science in Education and Human Services)
CEIS ( Certified Early Intervention Specialist)
Reiki Level 3 Master
Psychic Reiki Level 3 Master
Certified Psychic Healer from Lisa Campion’s Psychic Healer Apprentice Program
Advanced Integrative Therapy Certification
Certified Kidding Around Yoga Instructor International
Infant Massage Instructor Certification
Synergetic Play Therapy Level 1 and 2 Certification
Quantum Light Wave Healer Level 1 & 2
200 Yoga Teacher Trainer - Somatic Yoga
Continued Education
Level 2 Comprehensive Energy Psychology from ACEP
EFT Certifications
Internal Family Systems
Association Of Play Therapy and other Play Therapy Trainings
Perinatal Mental Health
Child Mental Health
Level 1 Clinical Hypnosis
Emotion Code
Advanced Reiki Trainings
Somatics
Energy Psychology
Trauma Informed Care
It’s time to invest in yourself!
I understand you may have questions about my process and whether I’m a good fit for you. Connecting with me is the best way to get your questions answered and learn more about how we can work together.