MEET YOUR CLINICIAN
Jillian Lavadan, BA
Clinical Associate
Jillian provides individual and group psychotherapy to youth and adults, using a collaborative and strengths based approach focused on practical skills, individual goals, and everyday functioning.
Psychotherapy
Strengths Based Care
Youth & Adults
Understanding the Person Behind the Concern
Meet Jillian
Jillian Lavadan is a Clinical Associate at Mariani and Associates, where she provides individual and group psychotherapy to youth and adults under the supervision of Dr. Matias Mariani.
Jillian works with clients to recognize their existing abilities, develop practical skills, and identify meaningful goals that can support them in everyday life. Her approach is collaborative and strengths based.
AREA OF FOCUS
Concerns Jillian Works With
Jillian’s experience and therapeutic work include:
Practical Life Skills
Building strategies and skills that can support independence, confidence, and everyday functioning.
Life Transitions
Supporting people as they navigate changes in school, employment, routines, relationships, and daily life.
Youth & Adult Therapy
Individualized psychotherapy that considers each person’s experiences, strengths, needs, and goals.
Strengths Based Care
Recognizing existing strengths and abilities while working collaboratively toward meaningful change.
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
Understanding the connections
Jillian holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Nipissing University and a Post Graduate Certificate in Communication Disorders from Georgian College. Jillian is also working towards becoming a Registered Psychotherapist through Yorkville University.
Her professional experience has primarily been in community based settings, where she has supported children, youth, and adults in developing functional skills, navigating daily life, and working toward successful transitions back to school or employment.
APPROACH TO THERAPY
Building on what is already there
Jillian takes a collaborative approach to therapy, recognizing that each person brings their own experiences, strengths, abilities, and priorities into the therapeutic process.
Her work focuses on helping clients develop practical strategies and build on existing strengths while working toward goals that are meaningful and relevant to their everyday lives.
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
Understanding the connections
Jillian holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Nipissing University and a Post Graduate Certificate in Communication Disorders from Georgian College. Jillian is also working towards becoming a Registered Psychotherapist through Yorkville University.
Her professional experience has primarily been in community based settings, where she has supported children, youth, and adults in developing functional skills, navigating daily life, and working toward successful transitions back to school or employment.
APPROACH TO THERAPY
Building on what is already there
Jillian takes a collaborative approach to therapy, recognizing that each person brings their own experiences, strengths, abilities, and priorities into the therapeutic process.
Her work focuses on helping clients develop practical strategies and build on existing strengths while working toward goals that are meaningful and relevant to their everyday lives.
BEYOND THE CLINIC
Jillian Outside Work
Outside of the clinic, Jillian enjoys travelling, staying active, and spending time outdoors.
