About Jillian
Jillian Russell is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Jillian aims to offer a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what feels hard and find realistic next steps.
With four years of clinical experience, Jillian emphasizes practical strategies that fit daily life. She listens for strengths people already have and builds on them.
Background and approach
Sessions often include planning small changes, practicing coping skills, and checking what works between meetings. Jillian also addresses concerns such as body image, codependency, divorce and separation, addiction, first responder issues, gender dysphoria, isolation, jealousy, life purpose, paranoia, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women’s issues. She frames these topics in plain terms and helps people break them into manageable pieces.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Jillian works with each person to set goals and track progress. She encourages practical exercises and real-world adjustments so gains last beyond the session.
People who seek her support can expect a steady, empathetic approach that balances listening with concrete tools. Jillian aims to help clients move from feeling stuck toward clearer priorities and better day-to-day coping.
Evidence-based approaches for online care
Jillian uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes skill-building for managing anxiety and stress through breathing, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. These techniques help reduce avoidance and make daily life easier to handle.Another approach centers on improving self-esteem and coping with life changes by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing more balanced beliefs in everyday situations. This helps people gain a clearer sense of priorities and increases confidence in decision making.
Finding the right approach is a joint effort. Jillian will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts plans over time and encourages feedback so the work stays relevant and doable.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and do skill practice together. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to get consistent care that fits a busy life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Connecticut
- Languages
- English
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