Jill Wichmann, LCSW
- Addictions and trauma
- Relationship and mood support
- Client-centered care
About Jill Wichmann
At 54 years old, she is a single mother of two adolescents and brings both professional training and personal insight to her work. Her career includes two decades at a local county Behavioral Health unit, and she currently facilitates domestic violence groups while drawing on lived experience related to domestic violence. These roles have informed her focus on addictions and a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, post-traumatic stress, codependency, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, panic, and compassion fatigue.
Jill integrates empathy and compassion with evidence-informed strategies and a flexible, person-focused approach. She works with people facing substance and process addictions, relationship and communication struggles, self-esteem and identity issues, grief and guilt, and recovery from abuse. Her training spans cognitive behavioral approaches, client-centered methods, narrative and solution-focused techniques, mindfulness-based practices, and broader psychotherapy principles. She is committed to helping people recognize their worth and to supporting them through practical skills and compassionate care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jill Wichmann have?
Jill Wichmann has 13 years of experience delivering mental health and addiction-related care.
Is Jill Wichmann a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as CA LCSW 28514.
In which languages does Jill Wichmann provide therapy?
Jill provides therapy in English.
Where is Jill Wichmann located?
Jill Wichmann is located in California.
How can I work with Jill Wichmann as my therapist?
You can work with Jill through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jill Wichmann work with international clients?
Jill Wichmann does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jill Wichmann cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approach-driven care through online therapy
Jill Wichmann draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns shape current connections and to address issues such as abandonment, codependency, and relational trauma. Client-Centered Therapy is central to her work and focuses on providing empathy, validation, and a nonjudgmental space so clients can build self-awareness and self-worth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to develop coping strategies for anxiety, depression, addictions, and mood regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jill collaborates with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences so the treatment plan reflects what will be most helpful for them.
Online therapy expands access to consistent care by offering flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and work with a licensed professional from different locations while preserving the collaborative, approach-focused nature of the work.