Jill Rountree , LMSW

Jill Rountree is a licensed social worker with over 10 years of clinical experience supporting people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and life adjustment challenges. As an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), she has practiced across diverse settings including correctional facilities, outpatient programs, and integrated health care environments, bringing practical experience with complex cases and varied populations.

Raised in Southeastern Michigan and living in Northern Michigan for the past eight years, Jill is currently based in the Traverse City area where she balances professional life with a growing household of children and animals. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University in Detroit. Outside of clinical credentials she is also a Registered Yoga Instructor (RYT).

Jill emphasizes a client-centered approach and draws on a range of evidence-informed modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR for trauma-focused work. She aims to meet each person where they are, tailoring strategies to individual needs while supporting skill building for emotion regulation, stress management, and healthier relationships. In her free time she enjoys cooking, reading, spending time outdoors with her family, and parenting twin boys.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Growth

Jill integrates client-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR into her online practice to address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a collaborative, respectful relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's priorities to support personal insight and growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and problematic coping, offering practical skills for managing emotions and daily challenges. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is a trauma-informed method that supports processing distressing memories while establishing stabilizing techniques before focused work begins.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jill works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. Clients are partners in shaping the plan and pace of care.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for busy schedules, geographic limitations, and differing comfort levels with communication. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent, accessible support while tailoring session structure to what works best for each individual.