Jillian Watson (she/her/hers)
If you’re feeling stuck in your relationship, overwhelmed by a difficult transition, or simply trying to make sense of what you’re going through, therapy can offer a place to slow down, feel understood, and see things with a little more clarity.
I’m Jillian Watson, a pre-licensed therapist intern who works with couples, families, and individuals. I especially enjoy working with couples who are navigating infidelity, communication difficulties, or concerns around intimacy. I also work with college-aged young adults and individuals and families facing significant life transitions, including infertility, grief, loss, and difficult past experiences.
What It’s Like to Work With Me
When people first reach out, they may be feeling anxious, ashamed, depressed, or unmotivated. My goal is to create a safe, empathetic space where you can talk openly without feeling judged. I want our work together to give you perspective and clarity while helping you feel genuinely understood.
I believe there is room for both depth and humor in therapy. Even during painful or confusing seasons, I think it can be meaningful to notice what still makes us laugh and to find some light in the absurdities of life.
Therapy Approach
I connect with the person sitting across from me and take time to understand their story and their world. Together, we explore the experiences that have shaped you and make sense of what they mean in your life. This can include looking at grief, loss, difficult past experiences, priorities, and values. My hope is to help you make sense of your own story and feel more able to take charge of the life you want to live.
If you’re wondering whether therapy with me might be a good fit, I’d be glad to talk with you about what’s bringing you in and what you’re hoping for.
Jillian Watson, MFT Intern | Couples & Family Therapist in Oak Park, IL
You may be a good fit for my work if you:
Are part of a couple experiencing communication or intimacy concerns
Are trying to work through infidelity or its impact on your relationship
Are a college-aged young adult navigating the transition into adulthood
Are experiencing infertility or the emotional challenges surrounding it
Are working through grief, loss, or difficult past experiences
Want a therapist who will listen deeply and help you find perspective and clarity
Jillian provides individual, couples, and family therapy in Oak Park and virtually throughout Illinois. She is a therapist intern pursuing her M.A. in Couple and Family Counseling at Northeastern Illinois University under the supervision of Isabel Caisse, LMFT.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it like to work with you?
I want therapy to feel like a safe, empathetic place where you can talk openly without feeling judged. I listen closely and take time to understand your story. I also believe there can be room for humor and lightness, even when we’re talking about difficult things.
Who do you help best?
I particularly enjoy working with couples experiencing communication, intimacy, or infidelity concerns. I also work with college-aged young adults and individuals and families navigating infertility, grief, loss, difficult past experiences, and other significant life transitions.
What should I expect in the first session?
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and talk about what brings you to therapy. I’ll want to understand your story, what you’re experiencing right now, and what you hope to get from therapy. It’s also a chance for you to see whether working together feels like a good fit.
Do you work with couples after infidelity?
Yes. I especially enjoy working with couples who are trying to understand and work through the impact of infidelity on their relationship. We can create space to talk honestly about what has happened, how each person is affected, and what you hope for moving forward.
Do you work with people going through infertility or grief?
Yes. I work with individuals and families experiencing infertility, grief, loss, and other difficult transitions. These experiences can bring up a lot of emotions and uncertainty, and therapy can provide a space to slow down, process what you’re going through, and feel less alone in it.
Where do you offer therapy?
I offer in-person therapy in Oak Park, Illinois, as well as virtual therapy throughout Illinois. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy for clients of all ages.