- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness practice
- Practical next steps
About Jill
Jill Benson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, grief, and anger. She brings 13 years of experience and a calm, practical presence to sessions. People often come when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about next steps in their lives.
Her approach centers on listening first and building from what matters most to each person. She uses client-centered methods to follow the client’s pace and priorities. Mindfulness practices are woven in to help ground moment-to-moment reactions and reduce intense emotions.
Jill also uses narrative and solution-focused tools to make sense of difficult stories and find concrete next steps. That work can help with issues like communication problems, life purpose, chronic illness, and money and financial issues. She aims to turn confusing patterns into clearer choices.
With a particular focus on older adults and women, Jill understands transitions related to aging and shifting roles. She also addresses blended family stress, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and caregiving strain while keeping goals practical and achievable.
Jill holds LCSW-C in Maryland, and she works in English. To begin, she asks about the immediate concern, what has helped before, and what a useful next step would look like for the client.
How Jill’s methods translate to online work
Jill uses client-centered therapy to follow each person’s lead, focusing on what feels most important to them in the moment. That approach helps when people arrive unsure what to prioritize and want a therapist who listens before suggesting changes.She also integrates mindfulness techniques to help manage intense feelings and bring attention back to the present. Those practices can be short breathing or grounding exercises that are easy to do during an online session. Narrative therapy is used to separate people from painful stories and rewrite how they see themselves, which can be helpful for grief, trauma, or life transitions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jill will discuss goals and preferences and try different methods to find what fits. Together the client and therapist monitor progress and adjust the plan as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions from a familiar setting. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video when that helps someone stay engaged and consistent.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jill often address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger, and can also support related areas like communication problems and money and financial issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, mixing mindfulness, narrative work, and solution-focused techniques to create practical steps for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jill has 13 years of clinical experience working with individual clients on a range of life challenges and transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is licensed as an LCSW-C in Maryland and practices with that credential within the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.