Jill Benson, MD, LCSW-C

Jill Benson is a licensed therapist practicing in Maryland with 13 years of direct clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma recovery, and grief. She combines clinical training and practical skill to support clients through transitions, emotional pain, and the everyday pressures that undermine wellbeing. Jill holds an MD, a medical degree, and an LCSW-C, a licensed clinical social worker credential in Maryland, reflecting both medical and social work perspectives in her approach.

Her work emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care for older adults and women, with particular attention to age-related transitions, blended family dynamics, and interpersonal concerns. Jill addresses a wide range of issues including panic attacks, social anxiety, communication problems, chronic illness and pain, anger, and struggles with purpose and meaning. She also works with experiences related to trauma and abuse, domestic violence, divorce and separation, and complicated grief.

Jill creates a nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their history, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for emotional regulation and healthier relationships. She draws on evidence-based methods while tailoring treatment to each individual, helping people cultivate self-compassion, improved communication, and sustainable coping skills for long-term emotional wellness.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, collaborative relationship in which the therapist listens closely and supports the client's own goals. This approach helps people who want to explore values, identity, and relationship patterns while feeling heard and respected.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical skills to notice thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations without judgment. It can be especially helpful for managing anxiety, stress, and intrusive memories by strengthening present-moment awareness and emotional regulation.

Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of traumatic experiences through methods designed to reduce symptoms and support recovery. It is aimed at helping clients process difficult memories, reduce reactivity, and rebuild a sense of safety and agency.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jill works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists may combine elements from different models to create a tailored path forward.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to receive consistent care from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of treatment while working toward emotional and relational goals.