Jill Miller, LICSW, MD, LCSW

Jill Miller is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience helping adults navigate mental health and substance use challenges. She combines practical skills and empathy to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, addictions, trauma, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Jill emphasizes meeting people where they are and building mutual trust and rapport as the foundation for effective work together.

Her practice draws on a range of evidence-informed methods - including cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered principles, mindfulness practices, dialectical behavior strategies, and motivational interviewing - selected to fit each person’s specific needs. Jill aims to teach coping skills and practical strategies while maintaining a calm, nonjudgmental presence that many find reassuring.

She works primarily with adults aged 18 and older and is experienced in supporting those facing co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. Jill offers flexible appointment times, with availability mainly in the evenings and on weekends, and provides services by messaging, live chat, phone, and video. She holds professional credentials including LICSW, MD, and LCSW, explained in plain language as licensed clinical social work qualifications and a medical degree.

Therapeutic approaches for remote care and growth

Jill Miller uses several practical approaches that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more effective patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends acceptance and change strategies, teaching skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties. Mindfulness therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and sensations, which can support stress reduction, sleep problems, and coping with chronic conditions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jill collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time so the work fits the individual. This collaborative stance helps shape a plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access ongoing support from licensed professionals without rearranging as much of daily life, and they allow therapeutic work to continue across different situations and stages of change.