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About Me
Jillian Ference, MA, LPC
Professional Counselor / Psychotherapist
Jill holds a Bachelor of Psychology degree and a Master of Counseling degree and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Connecticut.
Clinically trained at Fairfield University, Jill's training focused on working across the lifespan with adolescents, young adults, and adults dealing with issues such as ADHD, mood, depression and anxiety disorders, parenting and family conflict, relationship issues, grief and loss, OCD, suicidal thoughts and self harm, substance use / co-occurring disorders, women's issues, and more.
Jill's approach developed during her academic and experiential work as well as many diverse post graduate trainings. This training includes a rich foundation in:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Skills Training (DBT)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
She regularly attends clinical trainings to keep current on knowledge and skills relating to specific treatment approaches as well as furthering her expertise in the science of behavior, human development across the lifespan, and emotional and psychological wellness.
Since 2017, Jill has served in many roles in various settings providing clinical outpatient care, providing supervision to Master level clinicians and clinical interns of various disciplines, and case management. She is highly experienced in working closely with other medical and mental health professionals, school professionals, and other community associations to help people gain relief from symptoms while developing greater insight and awareness, reducing problematic or disruptive behaviors, improving interpersonal, family, academic, career and community functioning, and overall well being.
Jill currently participates with the following in-network health plans:
Anthem / BCBS
Aetna
Cigna / Evernorth
Connecticare
Harvard Pilgrim
Husky
Optum
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare
Please contact your insurance company to confirm Jill participates with your particular plan.
Jill also accepts Out-of-Network benefits or Private Pay without using insurance.