200 Southwind Place, Suite 203, Manhattan, KS 66503
785-571-7439 - Phone
jill@jabernathycounseling.com
Mental Health Counseling Services for Adults in Kansas
Jill (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Kansas (LPC 03967). Jill holds a Master of Science in Counseling / Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix. Jill completed her internship at a private practice in New Mexico and served a diverse population of clients for a variety of mental health concerns. Jill has extensive and diverse experience in the healthcare field, including Medicaid managed care and community-based care coordination. Jill is a Kansas native who enjoys working with adult clients throughout the state using a person-centered, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach.
Jill provides counseling services to individuals using Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Jill uses EMDR treatment as a means of assisting clients with the neurobiological aspect of addressing trauma by reducing responsiveness to negative cognitions and reinforcing positive beliefs.
Jill’s treatment focus includes those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma (including spiritual abuse and religious trauma), life transitions, family conflict and relationship issues, and grief and loss of loved ones, including pets. Jill is passionate about supporting clients in identifying and reaching their mental health goals through a collaborative process.
Jill is empathetic and supportive, and believes in creating a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients to heal and grow. Jill is a steadfast advocate for embracing the richness of human diversity, including affirming the experiences and contributions of those who are neurodivergent. Jill believes in creating spaces that celebrate and accommodate all forms of cognitive and neurological diversity, recognizing the unique strengths and perspectives of neurodivergent individuals. Jill believes in advocating for acceptance and in the dismantling of barriers that prevent full participation in society for all people.
“As someone who proudly identifies with the LGBTQIA+ community, I am deeply committed to fostering an environment of inclusivity, understanding, and support. My personal experiences have not only shaped my perspective but have also ignited a passion for advocating and affirming the diverse spectrums of identity and expression. I stand as both a member and ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, dedicated to promoting a world where every individual is seen, heard, and valued.”
Therapeutic Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Recognizing, replacing, and reframing negative thought patterns; identifying and changing behaviors; developing coping skills
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotion regulation, interpersonal skills, distress tolerance, and mindfulness
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR
Clients focus on trauma while receiving bilateral stimulation to decrease the severity of activation and emotional overwhelm related to past experiences
Person-Centered Therapy
Focus on therapeutic relationship, empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness
Strengths-Based Therapy
Places emphasis on an individual’s unique strengths, goal-setting, autonomy, connections with others, etc.
Insurance and Self-Pay Accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna Commercial
ProviDRs Care
KS Medicaid (Sunflower)
Other Medicaid Pending
Let’s work together to achieve your mental health goals
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If you are in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 and/or proceed to the nearest emergency room. You may also call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988.
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