Jill Skelton, LCSW

Jill Skelton is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with 15 years of experience as a clinician and clinical supervisor. She graduated from Columbia University School of Social Work in 2006 and has spent much of her career working in psychiatric settings, developing expertise with a wide range of diagnoses. As an LCSW, she is a licensed professional trained to provide therapeutic and social work interventions across diverse clinical needs.

She approaches therapy as a mutual, collaborative process in which the therapist and client work together. Jill believes that each person brings strengths, skills and inner resources that can be built on in therapy. Her role is to guide that process by offering structure, feedback and support while honoring the client s own goals and pace. She aims to create a warm, nurturing, non-judgmental and respectful environment for exploring feelings and experiences.

Clients say she is a good listener, that they feel comfortable opening up to her, and that she is authentic in her interactions. Jill combines clinical training and real-world experience to help clients navigate challenges and make meaningful change. She welcomes those taking the first step toward therapy and looks forward to supporting clients through their work together.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Jill draws on client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the individual s values and goals shape the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening and respect for the client s own pace, and it is often helpful for relationship concerns, life transitions and issues tied to self-esteem.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress management and mood-related challenges.

For clients facing substance use or ambivalence about change, Jill employs motivational interviewing - a conversational method that supports motivation and clarifies personal reasons for change. It pairs well with other strategies when addressing addictions or readiness for behavioral shifts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jill works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility - appointments by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and reach licensed professionals from different locations. These options support continuity of care and allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that feel most comfortable and practical for them.