Jillian Velekkakan

Taking the first steps towards finding a therapist you “click” with can be intimidating (and exhausting), so I give you tons of credit for getting this far.

I work with women who are ready to understand themselves and their relationships on a deeper level. Some have spent years in therapy and still feel stuck in familiar patterns. They may understand where their struggles come from, have done the reading and self-reflection, and be able to explain their patterns—but still find themselves repeating them.

Others are coming to therapy for the first time, often later in life, and are beginning to ask questions they've never had the space to explore. After years of focusing on other people, responsibilities, relationships, or simply getting through life, they may be ready to turn inward, understand themselves more deeply, and consider what they want for this next chapter.

While their experiences may be different, these women share a desire to look beneath the surface. Together, using a Schema Therapy lens, we explore how past experiences have shaped the way you relate to yourself and others, what's driving familiar patterns, and what may be getting in the way of the relationships and life you want.

We'll figure this out together. I'll bring clinical expertise, curiosity, and honesty; you'll bring your experience of yourself. We use both.

I like to think of a therapist's role as a supportive, steady companion who walks next to you on your path. While I certainly do not have all the answers, I do have plenty of skills and experience that might be helpful along the way.

I feel honored to work with my clients because I know how hard it can be to open up about personal things. I believe in the healing power of a strong therapeutic relationship—a relationship where you feel truly “seen” and understood.

Part of what I love about being a therapist is hearing people's rich stories of not only heartache and struggle, but resilience and healing. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe enough to talk about deeply personal experiences, curious enough to explore what's underneath them, and supported enough to try something different.

If it sounds like we might “click,” feel free to reach out to schedule a complimentary intro call. I look forward to it!

Jillian is a Clinical Social Worker who started her career as a therapist in 2012. She has a broad range of clinical experience working with clients across the lifespan and specialized training in Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Attachment Based Therapy. She also has many years of experience facilitating therapy groups (which she particularly enjoys). She offers both in-person and virtual sessions. Her style has been described as warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth.