Jillian RigertLMFT-Associate — therapist in The Woodlands & Greater Houston

Jillian completed her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy with a concentration in trauma from Abilene Christian University. Prior to becoming a therapist, Jillian has held diverse professional roles, including as an active duty military member, oral medicine clinician-researcher with focus in head and neck cancer, and trauma-informed coach for physicians, dentists, and other healthcare professionals.

As an Air Force veteran who has navigated many life and career transitions, Jillian values the opportunity to walk alongside individuals, couples, and families during times of uncertainty and instability. Jillian supports clients with developing their sense of identity, connecting with their sense of meaning and purpose in life and strengthening their relationships. Jillian also helps clients reduce stress, prevent and overcome burnout, process trauma, and design a fulfilling life grounded on what matters most to them.

Jillian works with individual adults, couples, and families using a client-centered, trauma-informed, compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based approach. Jillian’s therapeutic approach is responsive to client needs and preferences, and she draws from diverse methods that include Existential Therapy, Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Collaborative Therapy, and Sandtray Therapy.

In addition to her role as a therapist, Jillian enjoys nature, endurance running, and adventuring with her four-legged cockapoo companion, Reese.