About Jill
Jill Tan-Gatue is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She speaks plainly and meets clients where they are. Her approach is respectful and compassionate.
She encourages people to take the first step and recognizes that starting therapy can feel hard. With 21 years of experience licensed in California, Jill draws on attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas to understand how past relationships shape present feelings.
How Jill works
She looks at patterns that keep people stuck, such as codependency, communication problems, or family of origin issues. She also helps people who are dealing with guilt, shame, or a sense of emptiness. In sessions she focuses on practical dialogue and thoughtful reflection.
Conversations are tailored to each person, with attention to goals like improving workplace coping, rebuilding confidence, or navigating a midlife shift. She also supports women facing life transitions and those experiencing compassion fatigue. Jill frames therapy as a collaborative process.
She works with clients to identify patterns, test new ways of relating, and practice clearer communication. Progress is built through steady conversation and small changes in day-to-day behavior. People meet with her using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging.
She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to get started, then schedules sessions based on availability and needs.
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What Jill works with
The areas below are the ones Jill selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
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Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 21 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Attachment and Psychodynamic Work Online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape the way people connect and feel close to others. It helps when repeated patterns in relationships cause anxiety, loneliness, or trouble trusting. Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on patterns that run under the surface, such as recurring feelings of guilt, shame, or emptiness, and helps bring those patterns into awareness so they can change.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jill will work collaboratively with each person to choose techniques and goals that match their needs and preferences. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for a face-to-face feel and more in-depth work. Phone sessions can be easier when visual bandwidth is limited or you need a simple check-in. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter touchpoints and flexibility during a busy week. These formats make it easier to fit steady therapy into everyday life.
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A practical next step
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