Jill Brown, LCSW
New York LCSW specializing in anxiety and grief
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship challenges
- Adults and older adults
About Jill Brown
Jill Brown is a licensed clinical social worker in New York State who focuses on easing depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties for individuals, couples, and family members. She has extensive experience working with adults and older adults, and provides focused support for grief counseling, major life changes, self-esteem and confidence building, and concerns related to the autism spectrum. Her clinical background also includes work with ADHD, OCD, adjustment disorders, and agoraphobia.
Her style is flexible and client-directed, encouraging people to define their own goals while offering compassionate, respectful guidance. She draws on a range of therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), along with Motivational Interviewing, a person-centered focus, and a strengths-based perspective. These approaches are applied in ways that reflect each person’s needs and priorities, and the therapeutic relationship remains open and nonjudgmental throughout the process.
Jill emphasizes practical coping strategies as well as exploration of values and personal strengths to support change and resilience during difficult times. She values the courage it takes to reach out for help and approaches each conversation with warmth and care. Her practice centers on meeting people where they are and supporting them in moving toward their identified goals.
Her style is flexible and client-directed, encouraging people to define their own goals while offering compassionate, respectful guidance. She draws on a range of therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), along with Motivational Interviewing, a person-centered focus, and a strengths-based perspective. These approaches are applied in ways that reflect each person’s needs and priorities, and the therapeutic relationship remains open and nonjudgmental throughout the process.
Jill emphasizes practical coping strategies as well as exploration of values and personal strengths to support change and resilience during difficult times. She values the courage it takes to reach out for help and approaches each conversation with warmth and care. Her practice centers on meeting people where they are and supporting them in moving toward their identified goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jill Brown have?
Jill Brown has 18 years of experience.
Is Jill Brown a licensed therapist?
Yes. Jill Brown holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is NY LCSW 045241.
In which languages does Jill Brown provide therapy?
Jill Brown provides therapy in English.
Where is Jill Brown located?
Jill Brown is located in New York.
How can I work with Jill Brown as my therapist?
You can work with Jill Brown through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jill Brown work with international clients?
Jill Brown does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jill Brown cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Jill Brown
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in clarifying what matters most to them and learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward valued goals. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, grief, and navigating major life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning. It is often used for symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, and adjustment-related challenges.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental partnership in which the therapist follows the client's lead, supporting self-exploration and personal growth. This approach can be particularly useful for building confidence, addressing relationship concerns, and coping with transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jill works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists tailor techniques and pacing so the work feels practical and aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to continue care during life transitions. These options allow consistent access to therapeutic support while accommodating different communication styles and logistical needs.