Jill Turcott, MSSW, LCSW

In 30 years of psychotherapy practice, I have acquired skills for most specialty areas. My training in sex therapy (1980-81) with Masters & Johnson at their Biological Research Foundation in St. Louis has given me a significant edge in working with couples. Intimacy is almost always an issue with couples in therapy. I am well trained and experienced in professionally addressing both physical and emotional intimacy issues, trauma, depression, stress, infidelity and anxiety.

People who seek therapy and commit themselves to it usually become emotionally stronger, more aware of how they have been influenced (positivelynegatively) by their upbringing and eventspersons in their world and, of course, ultimately, more effective in their relationships and daily life. It is also an opportunity to learn to be more confident, resilient and assertive, set boundaries with others, select healthy friendspartners and other skills that make your life easier and more manageable -- even in very difficult times. Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) are a strong interest of mine. This 15-20% of the population is uniquely attuned to notice and interpret subtle sounds, behaviors and cues they observe in others and in the world around them. I enjoy helping other HSPs to recognize the gift that they have and increase their understanding of this neurological difference that makes them unique. HSPs tend to be particularly insightful, empathic, stoic, bright and attuned to emotions -- their own and others. It truly is a gift but often misunderstood by non-HSPs and indeed, by unaware highly sensitive persons themselves.

I consider my work to be my vocation. I feel privileged to be a psychotherapist. People choose to trust me, tell me their most intimate feelings and my training enables me to provide them with help that will enable them to move forward in their life.