Jill Brown , LCSW

Jill Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 18 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. She has worked with clients across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on adults and older adults, and has specialized experience in grief counseling, life transitions, self-esteem and confidence building, and support for people on the autism spectrum. Her clinical work has also included care for people managing ADHD, OCD, adjustment disorders, and agoraphobia.

Jill’s therapeutic style is adaptable and collaborative, supporting each person in defining their own goals and priorities. She offers a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental presence and draws on a range of evidence-informed techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, along with motivational interviewing, a person-centered focus, and a strengths-based perspective. These tools are selected and tailored to match a client’s needs, preferences, and life circumstances.

Reaching out for help during a difficult time takes courage, and Jill aims to meet that courage with respect, empathy, and steady support. She approaches the work with practical guidance and genuine care, centering the therapeutic process on what will make the most meaningful difference for each person.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care Options

Jill Brown uses a blend of practical therapies to help clients address a wide range of concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take meaningful steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for treating anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and a nonjudgmental stance that helps clients explore their own goals and build confidence and self-understanding.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jill works together with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter exchanges can happen through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain consistency in treatment, while still working with licensed professionals who guide the therapeutic process.