Jill Early graduated from Illinois State University in 1996 and from Aurora University in 2002, with a Masters degree in Social Work. She is trained in multiple therapeutic treatment modalities and specializes in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

Jill has 20 years of experience in treating those with mental illness, addiction and personality disorders. She has also managed a Crisis Intervention Team and the Behavioral Health Intake Department at Presence Mercy Medical Center (now Amita Health).

Jill has developed programming and curriculum for outpatient dual diagnosis groups, inpatient to outpatient transitional groups, and outpatient DBT Skills Training groups and is grateful to be a part of each patient’s mental health journey.  She is passionate about helping them achieve total wellness, with an emphasis on mindful living.

Jill was born and raised in Illinois, in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. She currently lives with her husband, daughter, and two stepsons. Jill enjoys gardening, camping, and kayaking with her family.

Her favorite quote is: “Peace ~ It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” ~ Unknown

For more information, visit Jill’s Psychology Today profile.