Jill Chonody, LCSW
- Trauma and abuse support
- Anxiety and depression care
- LGBT and relationship issues
About Jill Chonody
Her background spans both outpatient and inpatient environments, and includes work in HIV prevention and education, medical settings, and psychiatric hospitals. She has also worked in roles that involve teaching social work, bringing practical clinical experience together with an educator's perspective.
Jill has supported people coping with depression and other mood difficulties, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, medical and health-related issues including HIV, grief and loss, and the impacts of abuse. Her practice reflects experience across diverse presenting concerns and aims to address the emotional, relational, and practical aspects of each person’s situation.
Her therapeutic style emphasizes the relationship as the foundation for change. She approaches therapy with warmth and presence, prioritizing openness and respect for a person’s self-determination. Clinically, she integrates narrative therapy, a strengths-based perspective, cognitive behavioral approaches, and solution-focused techniques to develop collaborative treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jill Chonody have?
Jill Chonody has 7 years of professional experience.
Is Jill Chonody a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: LCSW LCSW-37065.
In which languages does Jill Chonody provide therapy?
Jill provides therapy in English.
Where is Jill Chonody located?
She is located in Idaho.
How can I work with Jill Chonody as my therapist?
Therapy sessions with Jill can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jill Chonody work with international clients?
Jill Chonody does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jill Chonody 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, please 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 that helps match you with your 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and respects each person's values and goals. It focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting a person’s own capacity to make choices and find direction, which can be helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and adjusting to life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and skills-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related difficulties to build coping strategies and reduce symptom-driven patterns.
Narrative Therapy explores the stories people tell about their lives and helps separate problems from identity. By re-authoring those stories, people can find new meanings and options, which may be especially useful for grief, trauma, and identity-related concerns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access care from home or elsewhere, and maintain continuity of support when in-person visits are difficult.