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Jillian Barnes(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Rhode Island
Anxiety - Career counseling- Depression- Existential crisis & challenges- Stress management- Trauma-
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Professional statement

Jillian is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with Healing Rhode Clinical Services, LLC, based in Rhode Island. She provides compassionate, client-centered care to individuals seeking support, healing, and personal growth.

Jillian's approach blends person-centered, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques, meaning sessions are deeply collaborative, practically grounded, and attentive to the connection between mind and body. She tailors her work to each client's unique needs, drawing on their existing strengths and resilience rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. She works primarily with adolescence and adults across a wide range of concerns, including: anxiety and depression, self-esteem, trauma and PTSD, interpersonal dynamics, life transitions, personal growth and academic/ career stress. Jillian approaches every client with curiosity and deep respect for who they are. She recognizes that each person brings their own story, strengths, and worldview into the room, and she honors that as a foundation for the work ahead.


Message to clients

Sometimes we just need someone who will really listen, ask the right questions & sit with us in the hard stuff without judgment. That’s what I offer. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by relationship stress, self-doubt, major life transitions, or recurring cycles of anxiety and depression. Together, we create a space to slow down, reflect, and make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface. Using a trauma-informed lens, I help you explore your experiences—honoring where you’ve been while building tools for growth & change. Therapy with me is collaborative & solution-focused, grounded in trust and compassion.

I specialize in supporting teens, young adults, and women through life transitions, college stress, career struggles, relationships, and self-esteem issues. I also have experience with foster parents and those impacted by the child welfare system. Using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, I tailor therapy to your specific needs.

Together, we’ll work to bring awareness to patterns, identify your strengths, and explore new ways of thinking and being. I’m here to support you through the ups and downs with curiosity, empathy, and encouragement. I see therapy as a collaborative process, and I’m here to support you as you navigate life’s challenges and work toward meaningful change.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 4 years

The Key Program , Program Clinician, 2022 - 2025
High Point Treatment Center , Intern Clinician , 2021 - 2022
Bradley Hospital , Behavioral Specialist, 2018 - 2021

Johnson & Wales University, MS, 2022
Full Circle Yoga School , 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher , 2019

Licensure

Rhode Island: MHC01676

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Career counseling - Support around personal and professional growth; clarifying career goals and implementing steps toward building a fulfilling career and meaningful work-life balance

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$160 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$100 - $160
  • Initial session:$250 (60min)
  • Couples sessions:$160 (60min)
  • Group sessions:$50 (50min)
  • Family sessions:$160 (60min)
  • Initial Consult:$0 (15min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
  • Direct billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed

Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10 minute phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

This provider has no upcoming call times available.