LPC

Jill Ballew, LPC

Experience15 years
LocationSouth Carolina
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Jill

Jill Ballew is an LPC based in South Carolina who draws on 15 years of clinical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and a range of relationship and family concerns.

Background and approach

She practices from a client-centered foundation, combining evidence-based methods to tailor care to each person's situation and priorities. Jill emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping clients identify practical strategies and build resilience.

Her background includes roles in community mental health, school-based counseling, mobile crisis work, and directing programs for individuals with chronic severe mental illness. That variety has informed her approach to issues such as parenting and family problems, mood disorders including bipolar and DMDD, anger and impulse challenges, and reactions to major life changes or trauma.

She also addresses more specific concerns like abandonment, communication problems, caregiver stress, and recovery after domestic violence. Jill views counseling as a partnership where the client remains the author of their own life.

She offers individualized sessions using a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, and schedules appointments outside typical business hours to accommodate different needs.

Integrating evidence-based methods in online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them clarify goals and values; this approach supports issues related to self-esteem, motivation, and major life decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with attention and organization. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a structured way to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity, often used for trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to evaluate needs, strengths, and preferences, and may combine techniques from different modalities to create a tailored plan. Clients are included in decisions about goals and methods throughout care.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These formats make it easier to schedule appointments outside typical business hours, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and EMDR-informed protocols to remote work, allowing progress to continue in ways that fit each client's routine and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Jill works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic style does she use?

She practices from a client-centered perspective and integrates methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to fit each client's needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has 15 years of professional experience across community mental health, school-based counseling, mobile crisis work, and program leadership for severe mental illness.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina and holds license number SC LPC 6857.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering several options to fit different preferences.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to start therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression ADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English