Jill McKillop

My work is deeply personal. I don’t just understand trauma. I have lived it.

Having personally experienced narcissistic trauma and having lost a parent to Alzheimer’s dementia, I fully understand these journeys not only from a clinical and educational perspective, but deep within my heart. As a Registered Nurse for 30 years, a Psychology graduate of Boston College, and a Certified Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner and Life Coach, I also bring something that no degree alone can teach: the wisdom that comes from walking through the fires myself and finding my way to the brightness on the other side.

This personal experience allows me to connect with my clients in a way that is both compassionate and profoundly real.

Specializing in narcissistic abuse, trauma bonds, grief and loss, with a particular focus on Alzheimer’s dementia, these are not just my clinical areas of focus. They are personal chapters of my own story. It is precisely because I have experienced the deeply complex effects of narcissistic trauma, grief, and loss, and have literally clawed my way to personal freedom, that I am so passionate about helping others do the same.

I meet clients where they are and help them not only heal from what has hurt them but boldly reimagine what their lives can look like moving forward. My approach creates a safe, compassionate space where clients feel truly seen, deeply heard, and gently, yet powerfully, guided toward reclaiming their peace.

I live nestled in the mountains of California with my Pomsky, Lexi, where I find daily restoration in the beauty of the outdoors, often exploring new paths to waterfalls and rivers. Embracing this landscape affords me the opportunity to remain grateful for my faith, family, and friends. This gratitude and connection with nature are at the heart of my work, inspiring me to help others find their own path to healing.

I am also the proud mother of three and cherish all the little things in life, for the little things often turn out to be the BIG things.

Specialty

Narcissistic Abuse Recovery | Trauma Bonds | Grief and Loss | Alzheimer’s Dementia Support