Jill Duffy, LCSW

Jill Duffy is an LCSW with 14 years of clinical experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and challenges related to health and caregiving. She works with individuals coping with relationship strain, parenting concerns, addiction issues, identity and LGBT matters, and changes that come with illness or disability. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. Jill uses straightforward, practical techniques in sessions. She focuses on clients' strengths and on concrete steps that fit daily life. She often combines cognitive behavioral ideas with mindfulness exercises and brief solution-focused planning so people can try things between sessions and notice small changes. Her background includes many roles in social services and education, with experience supporting people through abuse, domestic violence, and complex family situations. She has worked with diverse communities and brings attention to cultural and multicultural concerns in therapy. Jill also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic pain, and co-occurring mood or substance concerns. In sessions she involves clients in making a plan that matches their goals. She pays attention to how stress affects the body and uses tools that build resilience and coping. Her approach is collaborative and practical - focused on what will help in the next days and weeks. People who choose Jill often want a therapist who listens, sets clear steps, and teaches skills they can use outside of sessions. If someone wants help managing life changes, health-related challenges, or emotional strain, she aims to provide steady, skills-based support.

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and tailoring the work to each person's goals. It helps when someone needs support to clarify values, set priorities, and make decisions that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on noticing patterns in thoughts and behaviors and trying specific strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, or mood problems.

These approaches work well together online because they combine steady, empathic listening with short exercises and homework. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods feel like the best fit based on needs, goals, and personal preference. That collaborative process is part of ongoing care rather than a single decision made upfront.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when life gets hectic. Some people find video helpful to build a connection, while others prefer a shorter phone check-in or an audio option to match their day. The aim is to make therapy practical and workable for everyday life.