Jill Niswonger, MA, MS, IMFT

Relationships are the very thing that can makes us feel amazing, and the exact thing that can tear us apart. Observing the ups and downs of my own relationships as well as my friends and family, I was draw to learn more. I am a mom, a daughter, a sister, a partner, and a friend. Those relationships taught me about connection and attachment. Finding out about the systems based view of Marriage and Family therapy, I knew I found my place. My undergraduate in Microbiology and Master's in Public Health fit perfectly in understanding the human system and relationships we live in.

Working Together

Relationship counseling is allows for seeing and hearing true and authentic emotions. Often these are buried under criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling or pulling away. I utilize a systemic approach to explore the issues within the context of family dynamics and relationships. We will explore your attachment style and how it may impact your relationships in both positive and negative ways.

We will explore the presenting problem collaboratively. My approach includes Attachment Counseling and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and a Trauma Informed Approach to identify the best solutions

Training and Certificates

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (Northcentral University)

Masters of Science in Public Health (The Ohio State University)

Emotionally Focused Externship and Core Skills (ICEEFT)

Trauma Informed Training and Cue Centered Training (Stanford University)

Sexual Health Competency (AASECT)

Ketamine Psychotherapy (Journey Clinical and Fluency)

American Marriage Ministries Ordained Minister

Trained in Treatment using Emotional Support Animals

Ohio License: F.2300383

Florida Telehealth License: TMPH 186

Colorado License MFTC.0014119

Certificate of Completion Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Theory & Methodology

American Marriage Ministries ID: 1190587