Jill Holmes-Brown, LCSW

Jill Holmes-Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a licensed clinical social worker qualified to provide psychotherapy, who brings over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Connecticut in 1998, where she specialized in individual and group therapy.

Jill uses a non-judgmental approach that places strong emphasis on the relationship and rapport developed with each person. She views connection with a helping professional as a way to gain a fresh perspective on struggles and challenges, and to receive practical support and guidance. For many people, taking the first step and reaching out is the most difficult part of the process.

In sessions she begins where clients feel most comfortable and proceeds at their pace, engaging with compassion, acceptance, and understanding. Jill intentionally considers each individual through a multi-cultural lens to honor diverse experiences, backgrounds, and stories. She welcomes conversations about what will work best and offers flexible session options including video sessions, phone sessions, messaging, and chat.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jill frequently integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her work. CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so they can better manage anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and tolerating distress, which can be especially useful for relationship challenges and emotion regulation difficulties. She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to help clients develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, supporting greater emotional balance and focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. Jill will work with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and tailor methods over time to find what fits best.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule around work and family life, maintain continuity during transitions, and receive support in ways that match individual communication styles. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these modalities to meet practical needs and treatment goals.