Jill Brown, LCSW

Compassionate New York LCSW for adults and families

Depression and anxiety care
Grief and relationship support
Adults and older adults

About Jill Brown

Jill Brown is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York who focuses on helping individuals, couples, and family members address depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. She has worked with people across the lifespan with a particular emphasis on adults and older adults, and her practice has included grief counseling, support through life changes, confidence and self-esteem building, and work with autism spectrum disorders. She has experience treating a range of concerns such as ADHD, OCD, adjustment disorders, and agoraphobia.

Her approach is adaptable and client-centered, supporting people as they define their own goals and priorities. She brings a caring, compassionate, and warm manner to clinical work and draws on therapeutic ideas from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, person-centered practice, and strengths-based perspectives to shape treatment. Interventions are selected and adjusted according to each client’s identified needs, and the therapeutic relationship is maintained in an open, nonjudgmental spirit.

Jill recognizes that reaching out for support requires courage and determination, and she aims to meet that courage with respect and attentive care. She looks forward to working with prospective clients and helping them move toward their goals.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

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. License details: 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?

Clients 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 a client’s 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. Prospective clients can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

ACT, CBT, and Client-Centered Care Delivered Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clients to clarify personal values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by helping people build psychological flexibility. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or concentration concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist provides empathic support and helps clients explore their goals and strengths; this approach is often beneficial for relationship challenges, self-esteem, grief, and transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Jill Brown works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and will tailor techniques from these methods to fit each person’s situation. That collaborative planning helps ensure treatment feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy expands access and flexibility by offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to choose the format that best fits their schedule and comfort level, making it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or changing circumstances. Licensed professionals can deliver many of the same evidence-informed techniques through these formats while adapting interventions to the online setting.

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