Jillian Bartels
About Jillian Bartels
Jillian Bartels is a Senior Coach at Relationship Hero, specializing in psychological solutions for at-risk individuals. She holds a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University and has developed support models for the creative fields, focusing on mental health in the entertainment industry.
Work at Relationship Hero
Jillian Bartels serves as a Senior Coach at Relationship Hero, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on providing psychological solutions for at-risk individuals, aiming to enhance their personal and professional growth. Her work is characterized by the development of innovative mental and emotional support models tailored specifically for creative fields. This approach reflects her commitment to addressing the unique challenges faced by individuals in the entertainment industry.
Education and Expertise
Jillian Bartels has an extensive educational background in psychology and the arts. She earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University in the City of New York, where she studied from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this, she completed a year of study in Clinical Psychology and Spiritual Mind/Body at Columbia University from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she studied from 2007 to 2011, and a degree in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts from the University of Kent, Canterbury, UK, from 2010 to 2011.
Background
Before her current role, Jillian Bartels worked as a Graduate Student at Columbia University in the City of New York from 2019 to 2020. She also gained experience in the theatre industry as an Assistant Props at Disney Theatrical Group from 2017 to 2019. This combination of academic and practical experience in both psychology and the arts informs her current coaching practices and her focus on mental health within the entertainment sector.
Thesis and Research Focus
Jillian Bartels' thesis at Columbia University addresses the mental health needs of artists. It proposes wellness models aimed at enhancing the entertainment industry. Her research emphasizes Mind/Body/Spirit psychology, concentrating on the mental health challenges faced by individuals in creative professions. This focus aligns with her professional goal of maximizing personal and professional growth for at-risk individuals.