Jill

Dr Jill Bressler

Child Psychotherapist

“An experienced and enthusiastic child and family therapist who works with parents and children, couples and individuals, with humor.”

About Me

As an experienced Child Psychotherapist with a PhD, I guide individuals, couples, and families. I bring enthusiasm to our work, believing therapy can be a place of genuine connection. My approach helps parents and children explore difficult feelings together. I often use a warm touch of humour to ease the way. This creates a safe, engaging space where all ages find clarity and move forward.

Approach

Enthusiasm guides how I move through tricky moments with parents, children and couples, easing tension while staying curious about what’s hard to say. In my Sarasota office or online I keep sessions lively but steady: a mix of playful tasks with younger children, reflective conversation with teens and parents, and clear, practical steps to try between meetings. I often use light humour and structured exploration to help people notice patterns and try small changes. This way of working tends to suit families seeking practical, human-centred support.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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    Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Children
  • •Couples
  • •Elderly
  • •Families
  • •Groups
  • •Individuals
  • •Under Fives

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

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    Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

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    Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

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    Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

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    Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

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    Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

Professional Title:

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    Child Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist specialising in the emotional and psychological needs of children, often using play and creative techniques.

Service Area

Bressler Counseling

In-person & Online

Sarasota, Florida

United States