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- Addictions
- Anxiety and depression
- Client-centered work
About Jillian
Dr. Jillian Barna is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 19 years of clinical experience. She focuses on addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and LGBTQ matters. Sessions are conducted in English and Dr. Barna draws on several therapeutic approaches to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes.
Her work often centers on addiction and substance use alongside mood and anxiety problems. She also addresses relationship strain, communication problems, and issues tied to family of origin. People contact her for concerns including panic attacks, postpartum depression, workplace stress, and questions about sexuality.
Dr. Barna uses client-centered methods to build collaborative work between therapist and client. She also integrates cognitive behavioral tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed.
Motivational interviewing appears in her approach for readiness to change, especially with drug and alcohol concerns. Narrative therapy techniques help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. These methods are blended to match each person’s situation and goals.
Her style is practical and straightforward. Sessions typically focus on clear goals, skills practice, and steps people can try between meetings. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the person’s priorities, asks open questions, and helps shape goals that feel realistic. This approach supports people who want a space to talk through what matters most to them.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions include simple experiments, thought records, and step-by-step skill practice to reduce anxiety and manage mood. CBT is often used for panic, depression, and workplace stress.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adds practical skills for managing strong emotions and tolerating distress. That can be useful when intense feelings or self-harm behaviors are a concern, and skills are practiced in-session and applied between meetings.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods to try and adjusts the plan as goals change. This helps keep sessions focused and relevant to real-life problems.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and fit into busy days, and certain formats may allow shorter check-ins, fewer travel demands, or easier access when time is limited. Ask about the available session types when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first appointment.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, depression, and LGBTQ issues. Additional focus areas include attachment, codependency, communication problems, and workplace issues.
What approaches does she use in sessions?
Her practice uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy. These are combined based on the person’s needs.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working with people on addiction and mood concerns. That span reflects a range of community and clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in California. Her practice is based in California and sessions are listed under that jurisdiction.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Contact the service for exact pricing for your area.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process sets up the initial appointment and intake.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.