Jill Burchenal , LMHC

Jill Burchenal is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 22 years of professional experience. She blends clinical skill and a compassionate, client-focused manner to support people facing addictions, codependency, grief and loss, shame, and concerns related to adult children of alcoholics, along with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting issues, and many forms of trauma.

Known for a warm and approachable style, she strives to create an open environment where individuals can explore the difficulties that bring them to therapy. Many clients have commented that she is extremely easy to talk to and have noted the care and dedication she brings to helping them find direction and healing. Her work emphasizes both practical strategies and emotional growth so that clients can regain balance, develop healthier rhythms in daily life, and move toward greater well-being.

Over the course of more than two decades in private practice, she has supported people through major life changes, grief, and the complexities of addiction and family dynamics, and she offers coaching and guidance for coping, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. If she is not the right fit for a particular person, she will provide resources to help find an appropriate alternative. She holds licensure in Florida as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC MH12910).

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Jill Burchenal

Jill uses several established approaches to help people navigate difficult emotions and life challenges. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship where the person sets the pace and the therapist supports self-exploration and personal growth - this approach is helpful for those seeking acceptance and clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by teaching practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding and changing emotional responses in relationships, making it useful for couples and individuals working on connection, intimacy-related issues, and relational patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jill works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access care from home or on the go. These formats can support ongoing work between sessions and help integrate therapy into a busy life while allowing licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, goal-oriented care.