Jill Miller , LICSW, MD, LCSW

Jill Miller is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience who focuses on both mental health and substance use concerns. She brings a practical, skill-based approach to therapy while emphasizing respect and empathy for each person she meets. Jill holds LICSW and LCSW credentials - LICSW denotes advanced independent clinical social work licensure and LCSW denotes clinical social work licensure - and her clinical training supports work across mood, addiction, trauma, and relationship issues.

Her practice draws from several evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Mindfulness-based techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Jill adapts these methods to the needs of each individual, focusing on coping skills, relapse prevention, emotion regulation, and problem solving rather than imposing a fixed agenda. She has extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and a range of interpersonal and life-transition challenges.

Jill has worked primarily with adults and aims to offer a calm, non-judgmental presence that helps people build practical strategies for stress, sleep difficulties, eating concerns, parenting challenges, and career-related issues. Her background includes long-term work in both mental health and substance abuse settings, reflecting a sustained commitment to helping people find clearer paths forward.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Jill Miller draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness-based techniques to support online clients. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties. Mindfulness-based approaches encourage present-moment awareness and stress reduction through simple practices that can complement other therapies.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jill works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and life context and then tailors interventions so they fit each person’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy with Jill can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.