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Jill Brown

Jill Brown, LCSW

Therapist · New York · 18+ years of experience

Midlife and life-change focused LCSW

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  • Warm and nonjudgmental
  • Goal centered work
  • Practical coping skills

About Jill

Jill Brown is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and the challenges of midlife change. She works with adults and older adults on grief, self-esteem, parenting concerns, and intimacy-related issues. Jill also supports people navigating ADHD, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue.

Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She invites each person to set their own goals and helps them find practical steps toward those goals. Sessions focus on the person in front of her, not a one-size-fits-all method.

Jill draws on several approaches to match what a client needs. She uses ideas from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered care. That mix allows her to blend practical skills training with attention to values and coping strategies.

In the room she helps people learn concrete skills for mood, stress, and relationship patterns. That can include learning ways to manage difficult thoughts, building routines for better sleep, or improving communication habits. She emphasizes small, doable steps that fit into everyday life.

Over an 18-year career Jill has worked with a wide range of concerns including chronic illness, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and family of origin issues. She aims to meet people where they are and to support steady progress toward clearer priorities and better daily functioning.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Jill often blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people change difficult thinking patterns and clarify what matters most. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. ACT emphasizes values and committed action so people can move toward a life they care about even when hard feelings remain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jill will talk with each person about goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit those priorities. The process is collaborative and she adjusts methods as progress and needs evolve.

Session formats are not listed here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to practice skills from home or another convenient location and to carry tools learned in therapy directly into daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jill typically address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, parenting strain, ADHD, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, and midlife transitions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a warm, nonjudgmental approach that centers each person's goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and collaborative planning rather than a fixed program.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Jill has 18 years of clinical experience working with adults and older adults on a wide range of concerns including chronic illness and caregiver stress.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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