Where Hope Begins LLC
Counselor, MSW, LGSW
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My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, self-empowerment, and evidence-based care. I believe meaningful healing begins when clients feel genuinely supported while gaining practical tools to create lasting change. I work with each client, honoring their strengths and resilience, and help them reconnect with themselves, so they can move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
I have a wide range of experience in treating autism, grief, past & present trauma, and substance abuse issues. I have been trained in Grief Counseling & Treatment (certified), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (certified), Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, EMDR, and Brain spotting.
I believe in utilizing empathy, evidence-based practices, self-care and self-empowerment as goals in therapy.
Call or Email Where Hope Begins LLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (218) 274-9312
Let's Connect (218) 274-9312

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Health EZ - America's PPO
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Hennepin Health
- Medicaid
- Medical Assistance
- MinnesotaCare
- NuVantage Employee Assistance
- Prime West Health
- South Country Health Alliance
- TriWest
Where Hope Begins LLC
Counselor, MSW, LGSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (218) 274-9312
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Minnesota / 30778 Supervised by Melissa Raatz (Minnesota / 3462) Jody L Chilton
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended University of Minnesota, Duluth, MSW, Graduated 2024
- License: Minnesota Board of Social Work 30778 / 2022
- Degree/Diploma from Moorhead State University of Minnesota BSW / 2019
Counselor: Jody L Chilton
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Where Hope Begins LLC
Counselor, MSW, LGSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (218) 274-9312
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Autism
- Grief
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Caregivers
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Where Hope Begins LLC
Counselor, MSW, LGSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (218) 274-9312
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Single Parent
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Single Parent
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Brainspotting
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Where Hope Begins LLC
Counselor, MSW, LGSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (218) 274-9312