Mary Jo Brill, LCSW
- Relationship support
- Strengths-based care
- Practical coping skills
About Mary Jo Brill
Her approach is open, welcoming, and nonjudgmental, grounded in a strengths-based perspective that aims to support and empower each person she meets. Mary Jo combines cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic understanding, and solution-focused strategies to create individualized plans that reflect a client’s unique situation and goals. She emphasizes practical skills alongside deeper exploration so clients can address immediate difficulties while building longer-term resilience.
Choosing to begin therapy is acknowledged as an important step toward improved outcomes, and Mary Jo treats that decision as the start of a collaborative journey. She partners with clients to set priorities, identify meaningful change, and develop workable steps toward the changes they want to make in their lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mary Jo Brill have?
Mary Jo Brill has 5 years of experience.
Is Mary Jo Brill a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: IL LCSW 149019351.
In which languages does Mary Jo Brill provide therapy?
Mary Jo Brill provides therapy in English.
Where is Mary Jo Brill located?
Mary Jo Brill is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Mary Jo Brill as my therapist?
You can work with Mary Jo Brill through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mary Jo Brill work with international clients?
Mary Jo Brill does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mary Jo Brill 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 for Online Support and Change
Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, empathetic environment where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach helps people explore values, clarify goals, and build self-awareness while feeling heard and respected.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is practical and skill-oriented, often used for managing anger, improving self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of helping people find their own motivation for change. It can be especially useful when clients feel ambivalent about taking steps forward or when strengthening commitment to goals is needed.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Mary Jo works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines techniques as needed to create a tailored plan that fits the individual.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home, and integrate therapeutic work into daily life in a practical way.