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Dr. Jillian Graves, LMSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Jillian is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Jillian. View 18 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan

Recent reviews

We’ve had only two sessions but I feel heard and respected. It’s been nothing but a positive experience.

Reviewed Jun 2024

Dr. Graves has been a huge help in validating my concerns and offering solutions to issues I have wrestled with for a long time. She hears me and cares. She ways seems to have a fair response laced with the challenge to grow. I appreciate that I got matched with her

Reviewed February 2022

More about Jillian

  • 21 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMSW

Hello. I am Dr. Jillian Graves, a licensed clinical social worker (LMSW), in the state of Michigan. I have experience working with adults, adolescents and families in both group and individual sessions. I have the most experiencing working with anger management, trauma, anxiety, parenting issues, mood disorders and workplace issues. I earned my MSW at Smith College and then went on to earn a Ph.D. in social work at Bryn Mawr, where my dissertation work focused on emerging adult (18-29-year-old) siblings of people with schizophrenia.

As you might guess, working with siblings of people with mental illness and adolescent and young adult development are specialties of mine as well. I believe that the most important work in therapy is the relationship. Establishing trust and solid communication is important and with that in mind, therapy is a collaborative process where I am here to help you set goals, provide support and offer insight. I have an eclectic approach to therapy, using approaches such as psychodynamic theory (including attachment theory), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused treatment and narrative approaches. Making meaning, improving communication and understanding the ways that our personal histories shape us are important areas to focus on in therapy as well. Beginning therapy is difficult but I will be here to work with you every step of the way and if you have additional questions for me, please do not hesitate to ask. I look forward to working with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Anger management Addictions Grief Parenting issues Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression

Licenses

Dr. Jillian Graves's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992085740.

  • LMSW · Michigan · 6801100672 · Expires February 2028

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Dr. Jillian Graves

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

18 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Professional Understand Thank you Anxiety Comfortable Grateful Recommend Understanding Wonderful

We’ve had only two sessions but I feel heard and respected. It’s been nothing but a positive experience.

Reviewed Jun 2024

Dr. Graves has been a huge help in validating my concerns and offering solutions to issues I have wrestled with for a long time. She hears me and cares. She ways seems to have a fair response laced with the challenge to grow. I appreciate that I got matched with her

Reviewed February 2022

Dr Graves has been hugely helpful to me. Whether it is with coping with a particular ongoing issue, taking a step back to try to understand my responses to events and sometimes just talking like an old friend. She has very empathetic while offering things to try and some possible insights into situations which is a huge help

Reviewed Jul 2021

Dr Graves is a wonderful counsellor, she helps me to evaluate all the different perspectives when I have a concern, and will even point out a perspective I may not have considered before.

Reviewed Apr 2021

I suggest Better Help to anyone I think might need it

Reviewed Dec 2020

Dr. Graves is the best therapist I've worked with. Very professional, resourceful and well read. She has a calming presence and is a great listener! She's been here for me and helped through a lot, I'm grateful.

Reviewed Sep 2020

My experience with Dr Graves can be summed up in the feeling that someone threw me a lifeline! I don’t think I could have picked anyone more suited to my needs if I had interviewed for the position myself. Being able to talk at home where I am most comfortable is one of the best parts of this program. Being able to schedule around my busy lifestyle is a relief. I don’t feel rushed or frantic that I am missing work so there is no guilt about taking care of my needs. I would absolutely recommend Better Help and Dr Graves!

Reviewed Dec 2019

Graves is intelligent, tactful, kind, and most importantly, a good listener. Speaking with her was extremely comforting, as her expertise made her able to articulate my specific worries when words or sense failed me.

Reviewed Oct 2019

Dr. Graves goes above and beyond to help and is thorough in her knowledge. She's given me a lot of insight that's invaluable to me. Very considerate and professional.

Reviewed Sep 2019

Dr Gaves has approached our therapy sessions in a way that I’ve always been looking for in therapy, but could never quite vocalize. She approaches the situation with empathy, but also offers real, practical, well articulated advice; always putting an active effort into making sure she and I both understand the situation and are on the same page. She’s provided me with real tools and action plans to not just better understand what I’m feeling/why I’m feeling that way, but also to be better equipped in HOW to approach the situation, and what to do about it moving forward. Honestly I don’t know if I just got really lucky or if all the councillors in better help are this good, but our therapy sessions together have legitimately made such a huge difference in my life already. In just a few weeks, I’ve gotten more out of my therapy sessions with her than I have in 6 years with my original therapist. Thank you so much for all of your help!

Reviewed May 2019

Dr. Graves is a guiding light in a dark time in my life. I have tried counseling various time over the last few years and this is the first time I have managed to ‘connect’ with someone. She doesn’t rush you, she patient and her advise is sympathetic and constructive. I was in such a desperate state when I started with Dr Graves, I was suffering anxiety attacks in the middle of the night, I had physical signs of anxiety, I was so overwhelmed and just could get things straight in my mind. I was suffering with work stress and grief. I am currently I’m in a position where my thoughts are becoming clearer and I am able to talk about my issues. I’m still a way off but I’m beginning to see the light.

Reviewed Apr 2019

Dr Graves is brilliant! Supportive, affirmative and a wonderful communicator- she truly helped me work through a serious issue in my life. I can’t thank you, enough Dr Graves!!!

Reviewed March 2019

Dr. Graves has helped me immensely in crafting the narratives which are at the base of many of my anxieties, and how these are grounded in my particular trauma history. She is truly a therapist I feel comfortable delving into extremely difficult subjects and greatly value her feedback and inputs.

Reviewed March 2019

I feel very good talking to her, funny and understanding

Reviewed February 2019

Dr Graves has done more for me in a few sessions than years and years of therapy have done previously. I was skeptical at first, as is human nature to be with something new, but she picked up on my problem at once, and I cannot emphasize enough how much she has helped me. As a person whose opinions & wishes had been invalidated for many years, I came to Dr Graves broken and at the end of my rope. I understood many things about myself, and things just fell into place - all thanks to Dr Graves' openness and understanding. She is present, she is genuine, and I am just so grateful that we were matched. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed January 2019

Dr. Graves answers my questions and gives me practical things to do in assisting to solve my issues.

Reviewed Dec 2018

I was completely unsure about online counselling but Dr.Graves put me at ease. Her approach being focused on the therapeutic relationship eased me into being open and able to communicate. Her response; immediate, compassionate, empathy, trustworthy but also straight and honest! Thank you for always being there when I needed it, you are an amazing therapist!

Reviewed Nov 2018

Dr. Graves is very professional. She listens well and has clear approaches which are science-based. Before I started my sessions with Dr. Graves I was anxious and confused about intrusive thoughts. She helped me open my eyes to see things in clear perspective.

Reviewed Sep 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Jillian Graves offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Jillian Graves works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Jillian Graves speak?

Dr. Jillian Graves speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Jillian Graves have?

Dr. Jillian Graves has 21 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Jillian Graves licensed to practice?

Dr. Jillian Graves is licensed to practice in Michigan.

Does Dr. Jillian Graves accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Dr. Jillian Graves accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Dr. Jillian Graves?

Dr. Jillian Graves can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. Jillian Graves?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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