She’s very supportive, communicates clearly, flexible with my needs and limits. I really appreciate our time.
Jill Kuca, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Jill is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Jill. View 10 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in South Dakota
Recent reviews
Jill Kuca is a great listener. She is also good at challenging you in session so that you get the most out of therapy.
More about Jill
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
Hello. I am a licensed professional counselor but not limited as such. I have earned other professional designations that help inform my integrative approach to counseling and consulting with my clients. Click my photo to see my bio. I am open to walking with all people irregardless of their religion, sexual preference, race, where. you have been or where you wish to go. I believe all are worthy of support, grace, respect, and loving regard.
I have been helping clients transform, explore, rebuild, repair, and grow for over 15 years. Before that I was working in the fitness field helping people find a sense of physical health and wellbeing. I have also worked in the spirituality field as a pastoral counselor, spiritual director, mentor, chaplain and a youth leader in various settings. Today I combine those three philosophies and years of education and clinical work and thus qualify as an integrated therapist. I have a whole health approach to counseling,--mind, body and spirit. If you seek all three, great! If you do not, I am happy to assist you with any of the three. I am here to help you set and meet goals for a better you.
I am not above you, I am beside you.
I am humbled and honored that you have come to my virtual "office" here on Betterhelp. I look forward to meeting you, discerning with you, and hopefully going on a journey tailor made just for you, together. I do have a physical office in my own practice where I reside, however I love this ability to open my practice up to a broader community. I think Telehealth is a great option, and, provides numerous benefits that face to face counseling cannot.
I am happy to see you taking these first steps to reach out and receive support. I understand how hard and scary it is to attempt to find the "right" therapist for you. Let's talk a bit and see if we connect before you commit to me as your therapist. I hope in this way I can make that process seem less overwhelming, and scary. together we can discern if I am the right guide for your upcoming journey. It is both brave and wise to seek to grow and evolve your sense of self, to want more for yourself, and, to become the best and most authentic you. I do what I do for people such as you who want more and want a partnership in that work.
I work with clients who seek growth, to change what they do not find pleasing about their sense of self, or their life. Areas of specialty include:
Authenticity
Learning to have a confident voice
Self image
Guilt
Loneliness
Anxiety
Depression
Relational ruptures and repair
Stress management
Better relationships
Trauma
I believe you are your own best expert on yourself, so my counseling approach is not to push you somewhere I think you should got, but rather to walk alongside you as we together seek your own best solutions. After all, what works for one might not work for all. I am judgment free and open to your worldviews; this makes the therapeutic process move much quicker because you know you can show up authentically.
My work reflects an integrative approach to counseling. I integrate all truth in my work, not just psychological truth. You will see my educational background supports this style of learning and serving. For example, I believe that science and research, biological/neurological truths, spiritual truths, and natural truths all inform life, and thus should also inform the counseling process that attempts to unpack and redirect our lives. As your therapist, I will also learn from YOU, and take that experience forward with those I serve as therapist to in the future.
Some therapists work best by walking in front of their clients and directing their progress. Some prefer to step totally back and promote/support the journey a Client chooses to take. Some, like me, prefer to walk alongside their clients and journey together, as equals who each possess critical bit of knowledge to complete the puzzle ahead.
For Christians who wish to have a foundational approach to counseling that is Christian, I am honored and possess experience to effectivly ourney with you in this way. However, I am not limited to Christian perspective in my work with clients. Ultimately, my client's beliefs are what most matters. Again, I go where you are and move with you wherever you choose to go. As your therapist I will. make every effort to keep my own beliefs and values out of your way. You will find me respectful of spiritual preferences, sexual orientation, political beliefs and social constructs.
Let the journey begin,
~Jill
Professional Designations:
-Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
-Master of Counseling (MA)
-Master of Christian Leadership (MACL)
-Master of Divinity equivalency (Mdiv) from The National Association of Veterans Affairs Chaplains (NAVAC)
-Spiritually Integrated Therapist (SIP) through the Association for Clinical Pastoral Educators (ACPE)
-Mental Health Practitioner for Arena's For Change (ARCH)
-Mental Health Practitioner for Equine Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA)... psychotherapy using horses
-Master Hypnotherapist (MHt) member of the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH)
Other Trainings:
Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
Moral Recognition Therapy (MRT)
Suicide Prevention,
CBT for Insomnia
Gottman for Couples
Spirituality
Internal Family Systems
Forgivness
Age Regression
Non Violent Communication
Empathy
Teens at Risk
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Hypnotherapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Jill Kuca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841930617.
- LPC · South Dakota · LPC20627 · Expires November 2024
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Jill Kuca
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
She’s very supportive, communicates clearly, flexible with my needs and limits. I really appreciate our time.
Jill Kuca is a great listener. She is also good at challenging you in session so that you get the most out of therapy.
Jill is compassionate and extremely knowledgeable. After searching for a therapist locally and not finding a good fit, I was so thankful to be matched with Jill on betterhelp. I look forward to our weekly sessions and already feel like we have made much progress! She is a gem!
She's an amazing person. She helped me through a lot and I can't explain how thankful i am.
Great Therapist, understands what needs to be done for me!
Jill is magical and I’ve never been more confident in another person. She’s kind and insightful, and she always gives many different perspectives of what you’re going through. The best!
Honestly is my favorite person to talk to because she uses language that relates to the client. Jill matches your vibes and energy at all times. Highly recommend
I am so happy to have found Jill. She makes me feel safe and heard. She makes me feel like an equal and that i am human. She has helped me with so much already within our few sessions. So thankful to have her
I love Jill as my therapist. She truly listens and helps me through everything
I’ve only had 3 sessions with her but I feel so comfortable talking to her. She has already helped me see patters in my life that I’ve never paid attention to.
Frequently asked questions
Does Jill Kuca offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Jill Kuca works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Jill Kuca speak?
Jill Kuca speaks English.
How many years of experience does Jill Kuca have?
Jill Kuca has 5 years of experience.
Where is Jill Kuca licensed to practice?
Jill Kuca is licensed to practice in South Dakota.
Does Jill Kuca accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Jill Kuca does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Jill Kuca offer?
Jill Kuca offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Hypnotherapy, Jungian Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Jill Kuca?
Jill Kuca can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Jill Kuca?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.