- Experienced LICSW LCSW
- Money and financial issues
- Focused problem solving
About Jill
Dr. Jill Palmer is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut. She brings 25 years of experience to clinical work and focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with major life changes.
Her background includes long-term work in community mental health settings and direct counseling for a wide range of concerns. She has experience supporting people dealing with trauma, panic, mood struggles, and the ripple effects of chronic illness and pain. Money and financial issues are among the topics she helps people address.
In sessions she favors clear, collaborative conversations. She aims to tailor discussion and goals to each person's needs. Expect a mix of short-term problem solving and deeper work on patterns that keep problems repeating.
Dr. Palmer uses practical approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered techniques. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools when they fit a person's goals.
She conducts work in English and practices in Connecticut. People who want straightforward, respectful help with everyday stressors and harder transitions may find her approach helpful. To confirm current session formats and scheduling, complete the site intake and follow the booking steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful patterns and choose values-driven actions. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where behavior change matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses practical skills to shift those patterns, which can help with panic, mood, and low self-esteem. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the person's lead to build insight and motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options and adapt methods to fit a person's goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively which tools to try and when to adjust the plan.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, letting sessions fit into a break at work or a busy day. It can also allow a shorter check-in when pace or bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals often use the same therapeutic approaches online as in-person, so practical skills, values-based work, and collaborative problem solving remain possible in remote sessions.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and money and financial issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She combines short-term problem solving with work on recurring patterns, and tailors the approach to each person's goals.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working in mental health and counseling settings. That experience includes supporting people through trauma, panic, mood concerns, and major life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds MA LICSW and FL LCSW credentials and practices in Connecticut. These are the professional credentials provided in her profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
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 according to the therapist's availability.