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Jill Skelton, LCSW

Collaborative, experienced social worker for anxiety and stress

15 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Jill

Jill Skelton is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She practices from New York and uses a collaborative approach to help clients identify strengths and practical steps forward. Jill aims to make sessions feel approachable and straightforward for people who are worried or overwhelmed.

She draws from client-centered work to listen closely and follow each person's priorities.

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Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when practical changes in thinking and behavior can reduce anxiety or improve mood. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about making changes, and psychodynamic ideas are available for people who want to look at long-standing patterns rooted in earlier relationships.

Jill has a background in psychiatric settings and has supervised other clinicians, giving her experience with a wide range of diagnoses. She often helps people with relationship and communication problems, parenting stress, life transitions, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and financial or career worries. She also supports those facing pregnancy and childbirth concerns and family of origin issues.

In sessions she focuses on clear, practical steps alongside deeper reflection. Conversations tend to be warm and direct, with attention to the skills someone already has. Jill works with clients to set short-term goals and adjust strategies as progress is made.

Her New York license is LCSW and she conducts therapy in English. For people looking for steady, experience-based support, she offers a blend of evidence-informed methods and listening-based care.

How Jill's Approaches Work Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. The therapist creates space for people to describe their concerns and priorities, and sessions often start by clarifying goals and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses clear steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about making a change by exploring ambivalence and building commitment.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Jill will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and the problems they want to solve. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online formats allow flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let people work face-to-face from wherever they are, phone sessions require less bandwidth, live chat can fit brief check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep continuity and try different formats as needs change.
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Questions people ask

What concerns can Jill help with?
She helps people facing anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family problems, addictions, anger, self-esteem, career strain, and pregnancy-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and listening-focused, blending client-centered care with practical strategies. She balances direct skill-building with space to explore deeper patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience and a background working in psychiatric settings, including roles supervising other clinicians.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds an LCSW license in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Jill offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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