Jillian Johnstone, LCSW-R

Jillian Johnstone is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 17 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and confidence challenges, and career difficulties. As an LCSW-R she brings clinical training and long-term practice to her work, and she centers each conversation on the strengths a person already has to draw from. Jillian approaches therapy in a warm, interactive manner, meeting each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, trauma-informed, and solution-focused approaches, and she adapts the tone of sessions and treatment plans to match the unique needs of each individual.

Jillian believes that people are the experts of their own stories and that therapy is a collaborative process of uncovering resources and creating practical steps forward. She encourages those who are ready to begin the work of change and offers steady support aimed at building motivation, coping skills, and clearer direction. Jillian looks forward to working with clients who are ready to take that first step toward growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jillian uses evidence-informed methods to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress and improve daily functioning. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical, goal-oriented strategies and helps clients build on existing strengths to create immediate, manageable changes. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of traumatic experiences with techniques aimed at processing difficult memories and reducing their impact on current life and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jillian works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts plans over time as progress unfolds and priorities change.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how care is delivered. Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling easier and can help people access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations while balancing work and life responsibilities.